Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lam.) Gagnon & G.P.Lewis
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys71: 61 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346732
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.
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
Edeline Gagnon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnon' in the authors string.