Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bifurca
ID:
175136

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker)4: 407 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174465



Common Names

  • Forked Mimosa
  • Forked Powderpuff
  • Forked Powderpuff Mimosa


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Description

Mimosa bifurca (also called Acacia bifurca, 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 bifurca is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of fuelwood and timber.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Mimosa bifurca var. hassleriana (Chodat) Barneby
Mimosa bifurca var. bifurca
Mimosa bifurca var. desmanthoides (Hoehne) Barneby
Mimosa bifurca var. reducta (Hassl.) Barneby

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa bifurca 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 bifurca 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 bifurca

Mimosa bifurca can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Mimosa bifurca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa bifurca?

Mimosa bifurca

What is the common name of Mimosa bifurca?

Forked Mimosa

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa bifurca?

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