Status:
valid
Authors:
Pellegr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France113: 111 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200539
Common Names
- Millettia oyemensis
- Oyem Millettia
- African Wisteria
Description
Millettia oyemensis (also called Oyem Millettia, among many other common names) is a deciduous climber with pinnate leaves and fragrant, lilac-blue flowers in short racemes. It is native to Gabon and is found in forests, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Millettia oyemensis is used as a medicinal plant, as a fodder crop, and as a soil-binding plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Millettia oyemensis has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Millettia oyemensis can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a potting mix. Both methods should be done in the spring or summer when temperatures are warm.
Where to Find Millettia oyemensis
Millettia oyemensis can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.
Millettia oyemensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millettia oyemensis?
Millettia oyemensis
What is the common name of Millettia oyemensis?
African Wisteria
What is the natural habitat of Millettia oyemensis?
Tropical and subtropical dry 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