Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eriocarpa
ID:
175189

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker)4: 387 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174518



Common Names

  • Mimosa Eriocarpa
  • Giant Sensitive Plant
  • Giant Sensitive Tree


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Description

Mimosa eriocarpa (also called Eriocarpa 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 eriocarpa 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa eriocarpa 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa eriocarpa 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 eriocarpa

Mimosa eriocarpa is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Mimosa eriocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa eriocarpa?

Mimosa eriocarpa

What are the common names of Mimosa eriocarpa?

Mimosa, Pinkball, Pink-ball, Pinkball Mimosa, Pink-ball Mimosa

What are the uses of Mimosa eriocarpa?

Mimosa eriocarpa is used for medicinal purposes, as a food source, and for ornamental purposes.

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