Status:
valid
Authors:
Vatke
Source:
ildis
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Linnaea43: 335 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000196252
Common Names
- Millettia Lenneoides
- Lenneoides Millettia
- Lenneoides' Millettia
Synonyms
- Millettia grandidieri Baill. [valid]
- Derris polyphylla Baker [illegitimate]
- Millettia polystachya Drake [unknown]
- Millettia polyphylla Dunn [valid]
- Deguelia polystachya Drake [unknown]
Description
Millettia lenneoides (also called 'Lenneoides millettia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters in height. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Millettia lenneoides is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Millettia lenneoides has yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Millettia lenneoides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Millettia lenneoides
Millettia lenneoides is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands. It is also found in the spiny forest of the south-western part of the island.
Millettia lenneoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millettia lenneoides?
Millettia lenneoides
What are the common names of Millettia lenneoides?
Lenneoides Millettia
What is the natural habitat of Millettia lenneoides?
It is found in the humid forests of Madagascar
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