Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diptera
ID:
201003

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris)2: 354 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200332

Common Names

  • Millettia Diptera
  • Diptera Millettia
  • Millettia

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Description

Millettia diptera (also called Diptera Wisteria, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to tropical Africa. It grows up to 30 m tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 1 m. It is found in the tropical rainforest of West and Central Africa, and is often found in secondary forests, riverine forests, and wooded grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Millettia diptera is used as a dye for fabrics and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Millettia diptera has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in axillary racemes. Its seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have long, slender stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Millettia diptera is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination, which can take up to two weeks. It can also be propagated by stem cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Millettia diptera

Millettia diptera can be found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Millettia diptera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Millettia diptera?

Millettia diptera

What is the common name of Millettia diptera?

Two-winged Millettia

What is the family of Millettia diptera?

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