Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ostenii
ID:
170454

Status:
valid

Authors:
Speg. ex Burkart

Source:
ildis

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana8: 81 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169783



Common Names

  • Ostenii Mimosa
  • Osten's Sensitive Plant
  • Osten's Sensitive Tree


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Description

Mimosa ostenii (also called Osten'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 ostenii is used as an ornamental plant, as a food source for animals, and as a source of wood for making furniture and other items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa ostenii is a small, yellow, globular head with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, black, hard, shiny, and flattened bean. The seedlings have two opposite, compound leaves with small leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa ostenii 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 ostenii

Mimosa ostenii is native to Brazil and can be found in dry and moist forests.

Mimosa ostenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa ostenii?

Mimosa ostenii

What is the common name of Mimosa ostenii?

Mimosa ostenii

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa ostenii?

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

References

Carlos Luigi Spegazzini (1858-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speg.' in the authors string.
Arturo Burkart (1906-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burkart' in the authors string.