Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.33: 169 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200375
Common Names
- Millettia makondensis
- Makonde Wisteria
- Makonde Velvet Bean
Description
Millettia makondensis (also called Makonde Wisteria, among many other common names) is a woody, evergreen, perennial climber native to tropical Africa. It has a twining habit and can reach up to 15m in height. It is found in tropical moist forests, woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Millettia makondensis is used for timber, fuel, and fodder. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, dysentery, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Millettia makondensis has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Millettia makondensis is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used.
Where to Find Millettia makondensis
Millettia makondensis can be found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Millettia makondensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millettia makondensis?
Millettia makondensis
What is the common name of Millettia makondensis?
Makonde Millettia
What is the natural habitat of Millettia makondensis?
Moist deciduous forests and scrublands
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