Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot.28: 29 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200848
Common Names
- Millettia vankerckhoveni
- Vankerckhoven's Millettia
- Vankerckhoven Millettia
Synonyms
- Millettia vanderystii De Wild. [valid]
Description
Millettia vankerckhoveni (also called 'Vankerckhoven's Millettia', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a branched stem, with alternate, pinnate leaves with 3-7 leaflets. It is found in dry meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Millettia vankerckhoveni is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Millettia vankerckhoveni is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Millettia vankerckhoveni can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Millettia vankerckhoveni
Millettia vankerckhoveni can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.
Millettia vankerckhoveni FAQ
What is the scientific name of Millettia vankerckhoveni?
Millettia vankerckhoveni
What is the common name of Millettia vankerckhoveni?
Vankerckhoveni
What is the family of Millettia vankerckhoveni?
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