Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vatkei
ID:
374727

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.K.Lôc

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Fl. Camb., Laos & Vietn.30: 112 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374059



Common Names

  • Millettia vatkei
  • Vatke's Wisteria
  • Vatke's Evergreen Vine


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Synonyms

  • Millettia leucantha Vatke [illegitimate]

Description

Millettia vatkei (also called Vatke's Wisteria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a woody vine that is native to China and grows in moist forests and thickets. It has compound leaves and purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Millettia vatkei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white and clustered. Seed: Small, brown and oval. Seedlings: Small, oval and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Millettia vatkei is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed. It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Prune regularly to maintain a desirable shape.

Where to Find Millettia vatkei

Millettia vatkei can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Millettia vatkei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Millettia vatkei?

Millettia vatkei

What are the common names of Millettia vatkei?

Vatke's millettia, Vatke's wisteria

What is the natural habitat of Millettia vatkei?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests

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