Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eurystegia
ID:
1305852

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby ex M.Morales, Ribas & Santos-Silva

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Brittonia65: 149 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318306



Common Names

  • Mimosa eurystegia
  • Eurystegia Mimosa
  • Mimosa Eurystegia


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Description

Mimosa eurystegia (also called 'Eurystegia' and 'Eurystegia-de-serra', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It has ovate leaves with entire margins and white flowers with yellowish anthers. It grows in the Atlantic Forest biome, in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa eurystegia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa eurystegia has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa eurystegia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.

Where to Find Mimosa eurystegia

Mimosa eurystegia is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It can be found in the states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Paraná, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, and São Paulo.

Mimosa eurystegia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa eurystegia?

Mimosa eurystegia

What type of plant is Mimosa eurystegia?

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

Where is Mimosa eurystegia native to?

It is native to Brazil.

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.
Osmar dos Santos Ribas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ribas' in the authors string.
Juliana Santos-Silva: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Santos-Silva' in the authors string.
Matías Morales: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Morales' in the authors string.