Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.45: 310 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374060
Common Names
- Millettia tessmannii
- Tessmann's Wisteria
- Tessmann's Evergreen Vine
Description
Millettia tessmannii (also called Tessmann's Wisteria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a woody vine that is native to China and grows in moist forests and thickets. It has compound leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Millettia tessmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, white and clustered. Seed: Small, brown and oval. Seedlings: Small, oval and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Millettia tessmannii is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed. It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Prune regularly to maintain a desirable shape.
Where to Find Millettia tessmannii
Millettia tessmannii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Millettia tessmannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millettia tessmannii?
Millettia tessmannii
What are the common names of Millettia tessmannii?
Tessmann's millettia, Tessmann's wisteria
What is the natural habitat of Millettia tessmannii?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests
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