Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
levenensis
ID:
196588

Status:
valid

Authors:
Drake

Source:
ildis

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris2: 1300 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195917



Common Names

  • Mimosa Levenensis
  • Levenensis Mimosa
  • Levenensis' Mimosa


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Description

Mimosa levenensis (also called 'Leven's Sensitive Plant', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Madagascar. It grows up to 2 meters in height and has bright green, bipinnate leaves. It is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa levenensis 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 levenensis 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 levenensis

Mimosa levenensis is found in the dry deciduous forests of India and Sri Lanka.

Mimosa levenensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa levenensis?

Mimosa levenensis

What is the common name of Mimosa levenensis?

Leven's mimosa

Where is Mimosa levenensis native to?

Madagascar

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