Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
digitata
ID:
175174

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker)4: 368 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174503



Common Names

  • Mimosa digitata
  • Finger Sensitive Plant
  • Finger Touch-me-not


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Description

Mimosa digitata (also called Digitata Mimosa, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has a single trunk and grows up to 2 meters tall. Its leaves are bipinnate, with small yellow flowers and small fruits. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, in dry forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa digitata is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa digitata is a small, yellow, fluffy flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, brown, ovoid seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of compound leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa digitata is a shrub native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light for the cuttings to root.

Where to Find Mimosa digitata

Mimosa digitata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is commonly found in open woodlands, savannas, and other disturbed habitats.

Mimosa digitata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa digitata?

Mimosa digitata

What is the common name of Mimosa digitata?

Finger Mimosa

Where is Mimosa digitata native to?

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

References