Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanuginosa
ID:
170420

Status:
valid

Authors:
Glaz. ex Burkart

Source:
ildis

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana13: 379 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169749



Common Names

  • Mimosa Lanuginosa
  • Lanuginosa Mimosa
  • Mimosa Lanuginosa Mimosa


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Description

Mimosa lanuginosa (also called Lanuginose sensitive plant, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Brazil and Paraguay. It has bipinnate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in open areas and along roadsides, often in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa lanuginosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a medicinal plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Mimosa lanuginosa var. lanuginosa
Mimosa lanuginosa var. raduliformis Barneby

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa lanuginosa is a small, yellow, globular head with numerous stamens. The seed is a small, black, flattened, oblong shape. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a short, hairy stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa lanuginosa is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Mimosa lanuginosa

Mimosa lanuginosa can be found in Brazil.

Mimosa lanuginosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa lanuginosa?

Mimosa lanuginosa

What is the common name of Mimosa lanuginosa?

Mimosa lanuginosa

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa lanuginosa?

Tropical forests of Central and 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

References

Auguste François Marie Glaziou (1828-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Glaz.' in the authors string.
Arturo Burkart (1906-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burkart' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:313279-2: Based on the initial data import