Mimosa dichroa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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G.P.Lewis
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wfo-0000179653
Common Names
- Mimosa Dichroa
- Two-Colored Mimosa
- Silver-Leaf Mimosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mimosa dichroa (also called Two-Colored Mimosa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with pink and white flowers. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America and is found in moist forests, woodlands and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Mimosa dichroa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Mimosa dichroa are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are short and have a single stem with leaves that are oval-shaped and have serrated edges.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mimosa dichroa is a shrub native to tropical America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Mimosa dichroa
Mimosa dichroa is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.
Mimosa dichroa FAQ
What is the scientific name of this plant?
Mimosa dichroa
What is the common name of this plant?
Two-colored mimosa
What type of plant is this?
Perennial flowering plant
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:312719-2: Based on the initial data import