Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ichthyochtona
ID:
187061

Status:
valid

Authors:
Drake

Source:
ildis

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot)5: 187 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186390

Common Names

  • Millettia ichthyochtona
  • Ichthyochtona Millettia
  • Ichthyochtona Fishbone Millettia

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Description

Millettia ichthyochtona (also called Fishbone Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry savannas, woodlands, and along riverbanks. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are compound with a single pair of leaflets.

Uses & Benefits

Millettia ichthyochtona is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Millettia ichthyochtona is a small, white or pink flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Millettia ichthyochtona is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sheltered spot. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Millettia ichthyochtona

Millettia ichthyochtona can be found in India, Nepal, and Myanmar.

Millettia ichthyochtona FAQ

What is the scientific name of Millettia ichthyochtona?

Millettia ichthyochtona

What is the common name of Millettia ichthyochtona?

Fishbone Millettia

What is the natural habitat of Millettia ichthyochtona?

Dry 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