Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flabellifolia
ID:
1249389

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.65: 226 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248727



Common Names

  • Mimosa Flabellifolia
  • Mimosa Flabellifolius
  • Mimosa Flabellifolium


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Description

Mimosa flabellifolia (also called Fan-Leaf Sensitive Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and has bipinnate leaves with small yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in open areas, such as grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa flabellifolia is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa flabellifolia 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa flabellifolia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Mimosa flabellifolia

Mimosa flabellifolia is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Mimosa flabellifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa flabellifolia?

Mimosa flabellifolia

What is the common name of Mimosa flabellifolia?

Mimosa flabellifolia

Where is Mimosa flabellifolia found?

Mimosa flabellifolia 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