Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
procurrens
ID:
179512

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker)4: 371 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178841



Common Names

  • Mimosa procurrens
  • Mimosa rosea
  • Mimosa pudica


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Description

Mimosa procurrens (also called Procurrant 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 procurrens is used as an ornamental plant, for its showy flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa procurrens 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 procurrens 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 procurrens

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

Mimosa procurrens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa procurrens?

Mimosa procurrens

What is the common name of Mimosa procurrens?

Procumbent Mimosa

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa procurrens?

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