Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mimosoides
ID:
1334278

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Gagnon & G.P.Lewis

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys71: 61 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346732


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Description

Hultholia mimosoides (also called 'Mimosoides Hultholia', among many other common names) is a shrub species native to Africa. It has short, thin stems, and its leaves are lanceolate and pointed. It grows in humid, shady forests, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Hultholia mimosoides is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hultholia mimosoides has white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant scent. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hultholia mimosoides is a shrub that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Prune to shape as needed.

Where to Find Hultholia mimosoides

Hultholia mimosoides is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

Hultholia mimosoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hultholia mimosoides?

Hultholia mimosoides

What is the natural habitat of Hultholia mimosoides?

It is native to India.

What is the ideal temperature for Hultholia mimosoides?

It prefers temperatures between 65-85 degrees Fahrenheit.

Species in the Hultholia genus

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Gwilym Peter Lewis (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.P.Lewis' in the authors string.
Edeline Gagnon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnon' in the authors string.