Mimosa equisetum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Barneby
Source:
tro
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.65: 225 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248726
Common Names
- Mimosa Equisetum
- Mimosa Equiseti
- Mimosa Equisetum Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mimosa equisetum (also called Sensitive Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are bipinnate and sensitive to touch. It grows in dry and wet areas, such as grasslands, forests and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Mimosa equisetum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mimosa equisetum is a yellow-green, globular head of many small flowers. The seed is a flat, oval shape, and the seedlings are small, with a single, thin stem and two small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mimosa equisetum is a perennial shrub that can be propagated through cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Mimosa equisetum requires little maintenance and can tolerate a wide range of soils and climates.
Where to Find Mimosa equisetum
Mimosa equisetum is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Mimosa equisetum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimosa equisetum?
Mimosa equisetum
What is the common name of Mimosa equisetum?
Mimosa equisetum
Where is Mimosa equisetum found?
Mimosa equisetum is found in 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
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Mimosa equisetum Barneby: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.