Status:
valid
Authors:
Brenan
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 10: 189 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377603
Common Names
- Mimosa Mossambicensis
- Mozambique Wattle
- Mozambique Mimosa
Description
Mimosa mossarnbicensis (also called Mossarambic Mimosa, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to India. It has a bushy growth habit and grows to a height of approximately 2 m. It is found in open grasslands, along roadsides and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mimosa mossarnbicensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in landscaping. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used to control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mimosa mossarnbicensis flowers are small, yellow, and arranged in a globular inflorescence. The seeds are small, black, and oval in shape. The seedlings have a single leaf with a sheath at the base.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mimosa mossarnbicensis is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It grows to a height of up to 4 m and prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a bright, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Mimosa mossarnbicensis
Mimosa mossarnbicensis is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in moist places, such as near streams, ponds, and marshes.
Mimosa mossarnbicensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimosa mossambicensis?
Mimosa mossambicensis
What is the common name of Mimosa mossambicensis?
Mozambique Mimosa
What is the natural habitat of Mimosa mossambicensis?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, such as Mozambique and South Africa
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