Millettia usaramensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Taub.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
H.G.A.Engler, Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas, C: 212 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200818
Common Names
- Millettia usaramensis
- Usaramen Millettia
- Usaramen Wisteria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Millettia usaramensis (also called Usara Millettia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to East Asia. It has pinnate leaves and white flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in forests, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Millettia usaramensis is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a dye.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Millettia usaramensis sub. usaramensisMillettia usaramensis sub. australis J.B.Gillett
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Millettia usaramensis is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Millettia usaramensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Millettia usaramensis
Millettia usaramensis is native to tropical Africa and can be found in dry, open areas such as savannas and grasslands.
Millettia usaramensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millettia usaramensis?
Millettia usaramensis
What is the common name of Millettia usaramensis?
Usaramen Millettia
What is the habitat of Millettia usaramensis?
It is found in moist forests and woodlands
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
References
Paul Hermann Wilhelm Taubert (1862-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taub.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Millettia usaramensis Taub.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.