Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pteridifolia
ID:
179496

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker)4: 391 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178825



Common Names

  • Fern-leaf Mimosa
  • Fernleaf Mimosa
  • Pteridophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Mimosa adenophylla Taub. [unknown]
  • Mimosa adenophylla armandiana (Rizzini) Barneby [unknown]
  • Mimosa pteridifolia armandiana Rizzini [unknown]
  • Mimosa adenophylla mitis Barneby [unknown]
  • Mimosa pteridifolia affinis Rizzini [valid]
  • Mimosa pteridifolia paucipinnata Rizzini [valid]

Description

Mimosa pteridifolia (also called Fernleaf 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 pteridifolia is used as a source of firewood and timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa pteridifolia 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 pteridifolia 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 pteridifolia

Mimosa pteridifolia can be found in dry, sandy soils in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

Mimosa pteridifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa pteridifolia?

Mimosa pteridifolia

What is the common name of Mimosa pteridifolia?

Pteridifolia Mimosa

What is the family of Mimosa pteridifolia?

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