Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arenosa
ID:
175132

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Poir.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
J.B.A.M.de Lamarck, Encycl., Suppl. 1: 66 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174461



Common Names

  • Mimosa Arenosa
  • Sand Mimosa
  • Sand Sensitive Plant


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Synonyms

  • Acacia arenosa Willd. [valid]
  • Neltuma arenosa (Willd.) Raf. [valid]

Description

Mimosa arenosa (also called Acacia arenosa, 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 arenosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Mimosa arenosa var. lysalgica Barneby
Mimosa arenosa var. arenosa
Mimosa arenosa var. leiocarpa (DC.) Barneby

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa arenosa is a small, yellow, globular head of numerous stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oblong-ovate, and the seedlings are slender, with small, ovate leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa arenosa 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 arenosa

Mimosa arenosa can be found in Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Costa Rica.

Mimosa arenosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa arenosa?

Mimosa arenosa

What is the common name of Mimosa arenosa?

Sand Mimosa

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa arenosa?

Dry, sandy soils

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.