Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chodatii
ID:
185497

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hassl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.9: 12 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000184826



Common Names

  • Mimosa Chodatii
  • Mimosa Chodat's Sensitive Plant
  • Mimosa Chodat's Sensitive Tree


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Description

Mimosa chodatii (also called Chodat's Mimosa, among many other common names) is a small, perennial tree native to Central and South America. It typically grows in moist soils and is often found in tropical rainforests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa chodatii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa chodatii has yellow flowers with white centers. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a pointed tip. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa chodatii is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The seeds should be planted in early spring and should be kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, thin them to a spacing of about 12 inches apart. Mimosa chodatii requires regular watering and should be fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Mimosa chodatii

Mimosa chodatii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in the countries of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Mimosa chodatii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa chodatii?

Mimosa chodatii

What is the common name of Mimosa chodatii?

Chodat's Mimosa

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa chodatii?

It is native to the Caribbean and Central 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

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