Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gymnas
ID:
1225580

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.65: 609 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001224918



Common Names

  • Mimosa gymnas
  • Gymnas Mimosa
  • Gymnas Sensitive


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Description

Mimosa gymnas (also called Mountain Mimosa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, fern-like leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to the Himalayas, and it grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa gymnas is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa gymnas has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have three pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa gymnas can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Mimosa gymnas

Mimosa gymnas is native to South America and can be found in the countries of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

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