Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zechiana
ID:
201573

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.40: 36 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200902



Common Names

  • Millettia zechiana
  • Zech's Millettia
  • Millettia


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Synonyms

  • Millettia stapfiana Dunn [valid]
  • Millettia ivorensis A.Chev. [invalid]

Description

Millettia zechiana (also called Zech's millettia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 1 meter in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Millettia zechiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Millettia zechiana has small, yellow flowers that are followed by small, flattened, yellow-brown seeds. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Millettia zechiana is a perennial shrub that is best propagated by seed. It requires a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Millettia zechiana

Millettia zechiana is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests, woodlands, and savannas. It is also cultivated in gardens and parks.

Millettia zechiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Millettia zechiana?

Millettia zechiana

What is the common name of Millettia zechiana?

Zech's Millettia

What is the family of Millettia zechiana?

Fabaceae

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