Micklethwaitia is a monotypic genus of legume in the family Fabaceae.

Its only species, Micklethwaitia carvalhoi, is endemic to Mozambique.

It is closely related to Annea, Gabonius, and Scorodophloeus.

[2][3] Micklethwaitia carvalhoi is a small tree, 6–10 metres (20–33 ft) tall.

[1] Micklethwaitia carvalhoi is endemic to northern Mozambique, occurring in coastal dry forests in the Cabo Delgado and Nampula provinces.