Status:
valid
Authors:
Britton
Source:
ildis
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Ann. New York Acad. Sci.7: 97 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169776
Common Names
- Morong's Mimosa
- Morong Mimosa
- Morong's Sensitive Plant
Synonyms
- Mimosa argillicola Hassl. [valid]
Description
Mimosa morongii (also called Morong'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 morongii 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 morongii is a small, yellow puffball. The seed is a small, black, flattened disc. The seedlings are small, delicate and have compound leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mimosa morongii is a small, evergreen 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 morongii
Mimosa morongii can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Mimosa morongii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimosa morongii?
Mimosa morongii
What is the common name of Mimosa morongii?
Mimosa morongii
What is the natural habitat of Mimosa morongii?
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