Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
phyllodinea
ID:
179499

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


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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.

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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