Mimosa psilocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Common Names
- Fairy Duster
- Mimosa Psilocarpa
- Mimosa Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mimosa psilocarpa (also called Smooth-fruited Mimosa, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a rounded crown. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky soils in scrub and chaparral habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Mimosa psilocarpa is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to make perfumes and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mimosa psilocarpa has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened and oval-shaped legume. The seedlings are small, with two leaflets and a pair of thorns at the base of the leaf stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mimosa psilocarpa is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Mimosa psilocarpa
Mimosa psilocarpa can be found in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.
Mimosa psilocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimosa psilocarpa?
Mimosa psilocarpa
What is the common name of Mimosa psilocarpa?
Psilocarpa mimosa
What is the natural habitat of Mimosa psilocarpa?
Dry forests of Brazil
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,