Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chelata
ID:
746728

Status:
valid

Authors:
Izag. & Beyhaut

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot.44: 356 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746061



Common Names

  • Mimosa chelata
  • Hooked Mimosa
  • Hooked Mimosa


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Description

Mimosa chelata (also called Claw Mimosa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a woody stem. It is native to South America. It grows in rocky places, on cliffs, and in dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa chelata is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa chelata is yellow in colour and has a tubular corolla. The seed is small, oval, and black in colour. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and are covered in short, white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa chelata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Mimosa chelata

Mimosa chelata can be found in the Western Ghats of India.

Mimosa chelata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa chelata?

Mimosa chelata

What is the common name of Mimosa chelata?

Mimosa chelata

Where is Mimosa chelata found?

Mimosa chelata is found in Mexico

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

Primavera Izaguirre (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Izag.' in the authors string.
Rosario Beyhaut: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beyhaut' in the authors string.