Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ctenodes
ID:
1062963

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.65: 524 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062301



Common Names

  • Mimosa ctenodes
  • Comb-leaf Mimosa
  • Comb-leaf Sensitive Plant


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Description

Mimosa ctenodes (also called ctenodes mimosa, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the family Fabaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa ctenodes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa ctenodes is white with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa ctenodes is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Mimosa ctenodes

Mimosa ctenodes is native to South America and can be found in dry forests and savannas.

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