Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sacleuxii
ID:
201285

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunn

Source:
ildis

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
J. Bot.49: 221 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200614

Common Names

  • Millettia Sacleuxii
  • Sacleuxii Millettia
  • Millettia

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Description

Millettia sacleuxii (also called African Wisteria, among many other common names) is a woody climber native to tropical Africa. It has pinnate leaves and purple-blue flowers. It grows in forests, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Millettia sacleuxii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Millettia sacleuxii has small, yellow flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Millettia sacleuxii is a tropical tree that can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept warm and moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature trees and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. The tree prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Millettia sacleuxii

Millettia sacleuxii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and South America.

Millettia sacleuxii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Millettia sacleuxii?

Millettia sacleuxii

What is the common name of Millettia sacleuxii?

Sacleux's wisteria

What is the family of Millettia sacleuxii?

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