Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oyemensis
ID:
201210

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

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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.

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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