Status:
valid
Authors:
Barneby
Source:
tro
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.65: 385 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248766
Common Names
- Mimosa auriberbis
- Auriberbis Mimosa
- Mimosa Auriberbis Plant
Description
Mimosa auriberbis (also called golden-barked mimosa, among many other common names) is a shrub, native to the Andes of Colombia and Peru. It has an erect habit, with alternate, linear-lanceolate leaves. It is found in montane forests, from 1000 to 3500 meters above sea level.
Uses & Benefits
Mimosa auriberbis is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in gardens and pots.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mimosa auriberbis is a small, yellow, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, round leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mimosa auriberbis is a small shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can tolerate light frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Mimosa auriberbis
Mimosa auriberbis is native to Central America and northern South America.
Mimosa auriberbis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimosa auriberbis?
Mimosa auriberbis
What is the common name of Mimosa auriberbis?
Mimosa auriberbis
Where is Mimosa auriberbis found?
Mimosa auriberbis is found in South America
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