Mimosa emoryana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London30: 426 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174516
Common Names
- Emory's Mimosa
- Emory's Acacia
- Emory's Silk Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mimosa emoryana (also called Emoryana 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 emoryana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a wide variety of uses, including as a medicinal plant, for its timber, and as a source of food for animals.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Mimosa emoryana var. emoryanaMimosa emoryana var. chihuahuana (Britton & Rose) Barneby
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mimosa emoryana is a small, yellow, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with two leaves.
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Mimosa emoryana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 8 feet (2.4 m). It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is easily propagated from seed, which can be sown in spring or autumn. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Mimosa emoryana
Mimosa emoryana is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Mimosa emoryana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimosa emoryana?
Mimosa emoryana
What is the common name of Mimosa emoryana?
Emory's Mimosa
Where is Mimosa emoryana 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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Mimosa emoryana Benth.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.