Mimosa pseudotrachycarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Barneby
Source:
tro
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.65: 245 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248732
Common Names
- Mimosa Pseudotrachycarpa
- Mimosa Pseudotrachycarpus
- Mimosa Pseudotrachycarpum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mimosa pseudotrachycarpa (also called False Sensitive Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It grows up to 2 m tall and has bipinnate leaves with small yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in open areas, such as grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mimosa pseudotrachycarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mimosa pseudotrachycarpa is a yellow-green, globular head of many small flowers. The seed is a flat, oval shape, and the seedlings are small, with a single, thin stem and two small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mimosa pseudotrachycarpa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Mimosa pseudotrachycarpa
Mimosa pseudotrachycarpa is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Mimosa pseudotrachycarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimosa pseudotrachycarpa?
Mimosa pseudotrachycarpa
What is the common name of Mimosa pseudotrachycarpa?
Mimosa pseudotrachycarpa
Where is Mimosa pseudotrachycarpa found?
Mimosa pseudotrachycarpa is found in South America
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
References
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Mimosa pseudotrachycarpa Barneby: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.