Mimosa brandegei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob.
Source:
tro
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 33: 316 1898
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001053141
Common Names
- Brandegei Mimosa
- Mimosa Brandegei
- Mimosa Brandegei var. Brandegei
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mimosa brandegei (also called Brandegee's Sensitive-Plant, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Mexico, and is found in tropical dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mimosa brandegei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mimosa brandegei has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small and dark brown in color. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mimosa brandegei is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a light, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Mimosa brandegei
Mimosa brandegei can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and 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
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13016182: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.