Millettia limbutuensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot.28: 22 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200335
Common Names
- Millettia limbutuensis
- Limbutu Millettia
- Limbutu Wisteria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Millettia limbutuensis (also called Limbutu 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 limbutuensis is used as a dye for fabrics and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Millettia limbutuensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Millettia limbutuensis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall. 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 limbutuensis
Millettia limbutuensis can be found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Millettia limbutuensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millettia limbutuensis?
Millettia limbutuensis
What is the common name of Millettia limbutuensis?
Limbu Millettia
What is the family of Millettia limbutuensis?
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
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Millettia limbutuensis De Wild.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.