Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Vig.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris)13: 341 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195901
Common Names
- Mimosa andringitrensis
- Andringitra Mimosa
- Andringitra Sensitive Plant
Description
Mimosa andringitrensis (also called Andringitra Mimosa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to Madagascar and grows in dry deciduous forests, scrub and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Mimosa andringitrensis is used for its medicinal properties, as a source of timber, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mimosa andringitrensis is small and yellow. The seed is a small, black, hard nut. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mimosa andringitrensis is a shrub or small tree with a spreading crown and bipinnate leaves. It is easily propagated from seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. It can also be propagated from cuttings, which should be taken from the tips of the stems in spring or summer.
Where to Find Mimosa andringitrensis
Mimosa andringitrensis is native to tropical Africa and can be found in dry, deciduous forests and woodlands.
Mimosa andringitrensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimosa andringitrensis?
Mimosa andringitrensis
What are the common names of Mimosa andringitrensis?
Andringitra Mimosa, Catclaw Mimosa, and Sensitive Plant
What is the distribution of Mimosa andringitrensis?
It is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia
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