Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platyphylla
ID:
179505

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot.5: 85 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178834



Common Names

  • Platy-Phylla
  • Platy-Phylla Mimosa
  • Mimosa Platy-Phylla


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Description

Mimosa platyphylla (also called Broad-leaved 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 platyphylla is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa platyphylla 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 platyphylla 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 platyphylla

Mimosa platyphylla is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina.

Mimosa platyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa platyphylla?

Mimosa platyphylla

What is the common name of Mimosa platyphylla?

Platyphylla Mimosa

What is the family of Mimosa platyphylla?

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