Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hystricina
ID:
1262408

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Small ex Britton & Rose) B.L.Turner

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Phytologia76: 414 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001261746



Common Names

  • Mimosa hystricina
  • Hystricina Mimosa
  • Porcupine Mimosa


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Description

Mimosa hystricina (also called Bristly Sensitive Plant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a shrub, up to 2 m tall, native to tropical South America. It is found in open areas, at altitudes of up to 1000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa hystricina is a shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Mimosa hystricina are small, yellow and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa hystricina is an evergreen shrub that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. Cuttings can also be taken in summer.

Where to Find Mimosa hystricina

Mimosa hystricina is native to tropical Asia and can be found in moist forests, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Mimosa hystricina FAQ

What is the common name of Mimosa hystricina?

Porcupine Mimosa

What is the scientific name of Porcupine Mimosa?

Mimosa hystricina

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa hystricina?

Dry, rocky soils in the southwestern United States

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

Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.