Millettia sericantha - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.28: 404 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200669
Common Names
- Millettia Sericantha
- Sericantha Millettia
- Sericantha Bean
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Millettia sericantha (also called 'Sericanth-milletia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Africa, and is found in the tropical and subtropical forests of South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. It is a small tree, growing up to 10m tall, and is typically found in moist, lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Millettia sericantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Millettia sericantha has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Millettia sericantha is a shrub that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early autumn and planting them in a well-draining potting mix. It can also be propagated from seed, although this is not as successful as cuttings.
Where to Find Millettia sericantha
Millettia sericantha is native to tropical Africa and can be found in the tropical rainforest regions of the continent.
Millettia sericantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millettia sericantha?
Millettia sericantha
What is the common name of Millettia sericantha?
Sericantha Millettia
What is the natural habitat of Millettia sericantha?
Millettia sericantha is native to China
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
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Millettia sericantha Harms: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.