Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
myrioglandulosa
ID:
1305844

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.F.Dutra & F.C.P.García

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.68: 164 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318298



Common Names

  • Mimosa myrioglandulosa
  • Myrioglandulosa Mimosa
  • Mimosa Myrioglandulosa


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Description

Mimosa myrioglandulosa (also called 'Myrioglandulosa' and 'Myrioglandulosa-de-serra', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It has ovate leaves with entire margins and white flowers with yellowish anthers. It grows in the Atlantic Forest biome, in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa myrioglandulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa myrioglandulosa has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa myrioglandulosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.

Where to Find Mimosa myrioglandulosa

Mimosa myrioglandulosa is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It can be found in the states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Paraná, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, and São Paulo.

Mimosa myrioglandulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa myrioglandulosa?

Mimosa myrioglandulosa

What is the common name of Mimosa myrioglandulosa?

Mimosa myrioglandulosa

What is the family of Mimosa myrioglandulosa?

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.