Millettia thonningii

Millettia thonningii

Native to:
Angola | Benin | Cameroon | Central African Republic | DR Congo | Equatorial Guinea | Gabon | Gambia | Ghana | Guinea-Bissau | Gulf of Guinea Is. | Liberia | Nigeria | Togo

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Millettia
Species:
Millettia thonningii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
3000 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Colors:
purple, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, butterflies, mammals
Fragrant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–60 days
Notes:
Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy; germination occurs in 2-8 weeks.

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