Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diminuta
ID:
747475

Status:
valid

Authors:
Marc.F.Simon & C.E.Hughes

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot.35: 285 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746808



Common Names

  • Mimosa diminuta
  • Diminutive Mimosa
  • Mimosa


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Description

Mimosa diminuta (also called Dwarf Sensitive-Briar, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, open woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa diminuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa diminuta is a yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a white stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa diminuta is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Mimosa diminuta requires little maintenance and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions.

Where to Find Mimosa diminuta

Mimosa diminuta is native to South America and can be found in the countries of Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru.

Mimosa diminuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa diminuta?

Mimosa diminuta

What type of plant is Mimosa diminuta?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae.

Where is Mimosa diminuta found?

It is found in Mexico.

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

Colin Edward Hughes (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hughes' in the authors string.
Marcelo Fragomeni Simon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marc.F.Simon' in the authors string.