Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
menabeensis
ID:
196593

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Vig.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris)13: 340 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195922



Common Names

  • Mimosa Menabeensis
  • Menabeensis Mimosa
  • Menabeensis' Mimosa


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Description

Mimosa menabeensis (also called 'Menabe 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 menabeensis is used for its medicinal properties, as a source of timber, and as an ornamental plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Mimosa menabeensis var. menabeensis
Mimosa menabeensis var. lapiazicola (R.Vig.) Villiers

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa menabeensis has yellow flowers and small, brown, flattened seeds. The seedlings have long, slender stems and delicate, bipinnate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa menabeensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Mimosa menabeensis

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

Mimosa menabeensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa menabeensis?

Mimosa menabeensis

What is the common name of Mimosa menabeensis?

Menabe mimosa

Where is Mimosa menabeensis 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