Mimosa pycnocoma - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker)4: 405 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055474
Common Names
- Mimosa pycnocoma
- Dwarf Sensitive Plant
- Dwarf Touch-Me-Not
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mimosa pycnocoma (also called Dense Sensitive Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has bright green, bipinnate leaves. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mimosa pycnocoma is used as an ornamental plant, for hedges, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mimosa pycnocoma has yellow flowers, with small, black seeds and small, delicate seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mimosa pycnocoma is a perennial climber that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Mimosa pycnocoma
Mimosa pycnocoma can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Mimosa pycnocoma Benth.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.