Botanical name | Millettia grandis |
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Plant Care | ![]() Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. ![]() Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures. ![]() Low Watering Low Watering – Requires Little Water. ![]() Low Maintenance Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance. ![]() Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
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Flowers | Tree erect panicles of pea-shaped, mauve to lilac flowers. |
Common name(s) | Umzimbeet |
Origin | |
Foliage | Bears shining pinnate leaves. |
Wildlife attractions | butterflies |
Interesting info | Attracts wildlife |
Other languages | Umsambeet (A) Umsimbithwa (Z) Umkunye (X) |
Millettia grandis (Umzimbeet)
- Botanical name: Millettia grandis
- Common name(s): Umzimbeet
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
This large flowering evergreen has a spreading, rounded crown and bears shining pinnate leaves and erect panicles of pea-shaped, mauve to lilac flowers. It is both decorative and wildlife-friendly, attracting butterflies.
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Botanical Pronunciation: mil-LET-ee-uh GRAN-dees
Millettia grandis requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
Tree erect panicles of pea-shaped, mauve to lilac flowers.
Bears shining pinnate leaves.