Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mellii
ID:
170439

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton & Rose

Source:
ildis

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
N.L.Britton & al. (eds.), N. Amer. Fl.23: 155 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169768



Common Names

  • Mell's Mimosa
  • Mell Mimosa
  • Mell's Sensitive Plant


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Synonyms

  • Mimosa chiapensis Britton [valid]
  • Mimosa doylei Britton & Rose [valid]
  • Mimosa oaxacana Britton & Rose [valid]

Description

Mimosa mellii (also called Mell's 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 mellii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa mellii is a small, yellow puffball. The seed is a small, black, flattened disc. The seedlings are small, delicate and have compound leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa mellii is a small, perennial shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in well-draining soil and requires regular watering. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Mimosa mellii

Mimosa mellii can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.

Mimosa mellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa mellii?

Mimosa mellii

What is the common name of Mimosa mellii?

Mimosa mellii

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa mellii?

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

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.