Millettia principis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris)2: 362 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200358
Common Names
- Millettia principis
- Prince's Millettia
- Prince Millettia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Millettia principis (also called Prince's 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 principis 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 principis has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Millettia principis 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 principis
Millettia principis can be found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Millettia principis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millettia principis?
Millettia principis
What is the common name of Millettia principis?
Prince's Millettia
What is the family of Millettia principis?
Fabaceae
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
References
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Millettia principis Gagnep.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.