Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kitrokala
ID:
196584

Status:
valid

Authors:
Villiers

Source:
ildis

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Legum. Madagascar: 179 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195913



Common Names

  • Mimosa Kitrokala
  • Kitrokala Mimosa
  • Kitrokala's Mimosa


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Description

Mimosa kitrokala (also called African sensitive plant, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It has a grey-brown bark and a rounded crown. The leaves are bipinnate, with leaflets that fold when touched. It grows in open woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa kitrokala is used for its medicinal properties, as a source of timber, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa kitrokala is small and yellow. The seed is a small, black, hard nut. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa kitrokala is a shrub or small tree with a spreading crown and bipinnate leaves. It is easily propagated from seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. It can also be propagated from cuttings, which should be taken from the tips of the stems in spring or summer.

Where to Find Mimosa kitrokala

Mimosa kitrokala can be found in the dry deciduous forests of Madagascar.

Mimosa kitrokala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa kitrokala?

Mimosa kitrokala

What are the common names of Mimosa kitrokala?

Kitrokala Mimosa, Catclaw Mimosa, and Sensitive Plant

What is the distribution of Mimosa kitrokala?

It is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia

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