Millettia micans - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Taub.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
H.G.A.Engler, Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas, C: 212 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200416
Common Names
- Millettia micans
- Glittering Wisteria
- Glittering Velvet Bean
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Millettia micans (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 micans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Millettia micans has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Millettia micans 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 micans
Millettia micans can be found in India.
Millettia micans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millettia micans?
Millettia micans
What is the common name of Millettia micans?
Shining Millettia
What is the natural habitat of Millettia micans?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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
Paul Hermann Wilhelm Taubert (1862-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taub.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Millettia micans Taub.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.