Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crumenarioides
ID:
378166

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.P.Queiroz & G.P.Lewis

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.54: 983 (1999 publ. 2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377498



Common Names

  • Mimosa
  • Purse Sensitive Plant
  • Purse Touch-me-not


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Description

Mimosa crumenarioides (also called 'Purse Sensitive Plant', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has a velvety texture to its leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as disturbed areas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa crumenarioides is used as a source of food for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa crumenarioides has yellow flowers, small seeds and seedlings that are usually 2-3 cm long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa crumenarioides is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It is native to South America and is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant. Propagation is best done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Layering is done by bending a branch to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch should be kept moist until it has rooted and can be cut from the parent plant.

Where to Find Mimosa crumenarioides

Mimosa crumenarioides is native to South America.

Mimosa crumenarioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa crumenarioides?

Mimosa crumenarioides

What is the common name of Mimosa crumenarioides?

Crumenariopsis mimosa

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa crumenarioides?

Dry open woods, thickets, and roadsides

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

Gwilym Peter Lewis (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.P.Lewis' in the authors string.
Luciano Paganucci de Queiroz (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.P.Queiroz' in the authors string.