Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
adenantheroides
ID:
175122

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.Martens & Galeotti) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot.5: 88 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174451



Common Names

  • Mimosa adenantheroides
  • Adenantheroides Mimosa
  • Mimosa


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Synonyms

  • Acacia adenantheroides M.Martens & Galeotti [valid]
  • Acacia cylindriflora M.Martens & Galeotti [valid]
  • Mimosa remota Benth. [valid]
  • Mimosa gomezii Britton & Rose [valid]
  • Mimosa polyancistra Benth. [unknown]
  • Mimosa hystricosa Brandegee [unknown]

Description

Mimosa adenantheroides (also called Acacia adenantheroides, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to South America. It has a rounded crown and can grow up to 8 m tall. Its leaves are bipinnate and its flowers are yellow. It is found in dry forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa adenantheroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa adenantheroides is a small, yellow, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa adenantheroides is a shrub native to tropical regions of the world. It is easy to propagate by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Mimosa adenantheroides

Mimosa adenantheroides is native to Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina.

Mimosa adenantheroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa adenantheroides?

Mimosa adenantheroides

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa adenantheroides?

Mimosa adenantheroides is native to the tropical forests of South America.

What are the common uses of Mimosa adenantheroides?

Mimosa adenantheroides is used in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of timber.

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Martin Martens (1797-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Martens' in the authors string.
Henri Guillaume Galeotti (1814-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galeotti' in the authors string.