Status:
valid
Authors:
Hauman
Source:
ildis
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique86: 279 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200702
Common Names
- Millettia stipellatissima
- Most-stipitate Millettia
- Stipitate Millettia
Description
Millettia stipellatissima (also called 'Very Stipitate Millettia', among many other common names) is a shrub species native to Africa. It has a dense, spreading habit and grows to a height of up to 4 m. It is found in dry sclerophyll forest and heathland, often in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Millettia stipellatissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Millettia stipellatissima has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Millettia stipellatissima is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings can be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Millettia stipellatissima
Millettia stipellatissima is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa.
Millettia stipellatissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millettia stipellatissima?
Millettia stipellatissima
What is the common name of Millettia stipellatissima?
Stipellatissima
Where is Millettia stipellatissima found?
Africa
Species in the Millettia genus
Millettia xylocarpa,
Millettia splendens,
Millettia solomonensis,
Millettia sericea,
Millettia rubiginosa,
Millettia pubinervis,
Millettia pachycarpa,
Millettia peguensis,
Millettia macrostachya,
Millettia extensa,
Millettia brandisiana,
Millettia pulchra,
Millettia ichthyochtona,
Millettia piscidia,
Millettia erythrocalyx,
Millettia aurea,
Millettia capuronii,
Millettia hitsika,
Millettia lenneoides,
Millettia nathaliae,
Millettia orientalis,
Millettia richardiana,
Millettia taolanaroensis,
Millettia tetraptera,
Millettia leptobotrya,
Millettia cubittii,
Millettia cubitti,
Millettia sapindiifolia,
Millettia entadoides,
Millettia griffithii,
Millettia velutina,
Millettia oraria,
Millettia aboensis,
Millettia achtenii,
Millettia acuticarinata,
Millettia angustidentata,
Millettia angustistipellata,
Millettia aromatica,
Millettia barteri,
Millettia bequaertii,
Millettia bipindensis,
Millettia bussei,
Millettia cabrae,
Millettia chrysophylla,
Millettia comosa,
Millettia conraui,
Millettia coruscans,
Millettia dinklagei,
Millettia discolor,
Millettia drastica,
Species in the Fabaceae family