Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acantholoba
ID:
184216

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Poir.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
J.B.A.M.de Lamarck, Encycl., Suppl. 1: 83 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183545



Common Names

  • Mimosa Acantholoba
  • Silver-Leafed Mimosa
  • Silver-Leaf Sensitive Plant


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Synonyms

  • Acacia acantholoba Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd. [valid]
  • Lomoplis acantholoba (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Raf. [valid]

Description

Mimosa acantholoba (also called Acantholoba Mimosa, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to tropical America. It has a woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests, woodlands, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa acantholoba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of firewood and charcoal. The leaves are used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Mimosa acantholoba var. acantholoba
Mimosa acantholoba var. eurycarpa (B.L.Rob.) Barneby
Mimosa acantholoba var. seticuspis (Barneby) R.Grether
Mimosa acantholoba var. molinarum Barneby

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa acantholoba has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa acantholoba is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun and can tolerate moderate drought. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Mimosa acantholoba

Mimosa acantholoba is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It is found in moist, open areas, such as pastures, roadsides, and open fields.

Mimosa acantholoba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa acantholoba?

Mimosa acantholoba

What is the common name of Mimosa acantholoba?

Spiny Mimosa

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa acantholoba?

Dry, sandy soils in prairies and open woodlands

Species in the Mimosa genus

Mimosa bimucronata, Mimosa busseana, Mimosa elliptica, Mimosa invisa, Mimosa latispinosa, Mimosa mossambicensis, Mimosa pigra, Mimosa polydactyla, Mimosa pudica, Mimosa rubicaulis, Mimosa scabrella, Mimosa suffruticosa, Mimosa antioquensis, Mimosa lepidophora, Mimosa parvifoliolata, Mimosa acapulcensis, Mimosa aculeaticarpa, Mimosa adenocarpa, Mimosa affinis, Mimosa albolanata, Mimosa alleniana, Mimosa amambayensis, Mimosa apodocarpa, Mimosa argillotropha, Mimosa aspera, Mimosa bahamensis, Mimosa barrancana, Mimosa barretoi, Mimosa benthamii, Mimosa berroi, Mimosa brachystachya, Mimosa brevipetiolata, Mimosa caerulea, Mimosa cainguensis, Mimosa calcicola, Mimosa calliandroides, Mimosa callithrix, Mimosa campicola, Mimosa canahuensis, Mimosa candelabrum, Mimosa coelocarpa, Mimosa colombiana, Mimosa congestifolia, Mimosa corynadenia, Mimosa cubatanensis, Mimosa cuzcoana, Mimosa cyclophylla, Mimosa deamii, Mimosa dryandroides, Mimosa dutrae,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humb.' in the authors string.
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.