Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dupuyana
ID:
1333966

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Morales & Fortunato

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa270: 278 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346420



Common Names

  • Mimosa dupuyana
  • Dupuyana Mimosa
  • Dupuyana's Mimosa


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Description

Mimosa dupuyana (also called 'Dupuy's Mimosa', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, feathery leaves and produces fragrant, yellow-green flowers. It is found in dry, tropical forests, often growing in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa dupuyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa dupuyana is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa dupuyana is a tropical perennial shrub native to South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil and should be kept moist but not wet. It can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Mimosa dupuyana

Mimosa dupuyana is native to Argentina.

Mimosa dupuyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa dupuyana?

Mimosa dupuyana

What is the common name of Mimosa dupuyana?

Dupuy's sensitive plant

Where is Mimosa dupuyana 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

Renée Hersilia Fortunato (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fortunato' in the authors string.
Matías Morales: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Morales' in the authors string.