Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker)4: 412 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178828
Common Names
- Phyllodinea Mimosa
- Phyllodinea
- Phyllodine Mimosa
Description
Mimosa phyllodinea (also called Phyllodineous Mimosa, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the United States and Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky soils and has small, pink flowers and small, oval leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Mimosa phyllodinea is used as a source of firewood and timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Mimosa phyllodinea var. phyllodinea
Mimosa phyllodinea var. phyllorrhoea Barneby
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mimosa phyllodinea is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mimosa phyllodinea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Mimosa phyllodinea
Mimosa phyllodinea can be found in dry, sandy soils in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.
Mimosa phyllodinea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimosa phyllodinea?
Mimosa phyllodinea
What is the common name of Mimosa phyllodinea?
Phyllodinea Mimosa
What is the family of Mimosa phyllodinea?
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