Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calocephala
ID:
175152

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Flora21(2 Beibl.): 53 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174481



Common Names

  • Catclaw Mimosa
  • Catclaw Sensitive Plant
  • Catclaw Acacia


Searching for Mimosa calocephala? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Mimosa calocephala (also called Acacia calocephala, 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 calocephala is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin disorders.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Mimosa calocephala var. calocephala
Mimosa calocephala var. pohlii (Benth.) Barneby

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa calocephala has yellow, fluffy flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

Searching for Mimosa calocephala? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa calocephala is a shrub native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light for the cuttings to root.

Where to Find Mimosa calocephala

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

Mimosa calocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa calocephala?

Mimosa calocephala

What is the common name of Mimosa calocephala?

Beautiful Mimosa

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa calocephala?

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