Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polydidyma
ID:
179540

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Brittonia37: 150 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178869



Common Names

  • Mimosa polydidyma
  • Polydidyma Mimosa
  • Polydidyma-leaved Mimosa


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Description

Mimosa polydidyma (also called Polydidyma Mimosa, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to South America. It grows to a height of up to 4 meters and has a trunk diameter of up to 10 centimeters. It is found in dry tropical forests, especially in the Atlantic Forest and Cerrado regions.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa polydidyma is used as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa polydidyma is a yellow-orange puffball that blooms in the summer. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, delicate, and have a bright green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa polydidyma is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in moist soil. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Mimosa polydidyma

Mimosa polydidyma is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Mimosa polydidyma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa polydidyma?

Mimosa polydidyma

What is the common name of Mimosa polydidyma?

Polydidyma Mimosa

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa polydidyma?

Dry forests, scrublands, and grasslands

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