Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mitzi
ID:
1305642

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.F.Dutra & F.C.P.García

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot.38: 399 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318096





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Description

Mimosa mitzi (also called M. mitzi, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Brazil. It has a small, rounded habit and bears small, yellow flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa mitzi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa mitzi has yellow flowers, small black seeds, and small, hairy seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa mitzi is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to the Caribbean islands and is widely cultivated in tropical climates. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.

Where to Find Mimosa mitzi

Mimosa mitzi is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It can be found in the states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo.

Mimosa mitzi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa mitzi?

Mimosa mitzi

What is the common name of Mimosa mitzi?

Mitzi's mimosa

What is the family of Mimosa mitzi?

Fabaceae

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

Flávia Cristina Pinto Garcia (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.C.P.García' in the authors string.
Valquíria Ferreira Dutra (b.1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.F.Dutra' in the authors string.