Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhodocarpa
ID:
180333

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britton & Rose) R.Grether

Source:
ildis

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor.68: 320 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000179662



Common Names

  • Rhodocarpa Mimosa
  • Rhodocarpa Sensitive Plant
  • Rhodocarpa Acacia


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Synonyms

  • Mimosopsis rhodocarpa Britton & Rose [valid]

Description

Mimosa rhodocarpa (also called Red-Fruited Mimosa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with pink and white flowers. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America and is found in moist forests, woodlands and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa rhodocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Mimosa rhodocarpa are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are short and have a single stem with leaves that are oval-shaped and have serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa rhodocarpa is a shrub native to tropical America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Mimosa rhodocarpa

Mimosa rhodocarpa can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico and Central America.

Mimosa rhodocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of this plant?

Mimosa rhodocarpa

What is the common name of this plant?

Pink-fruited mimosa

What type of plant is this?

Perennial flowering plant

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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Rosaura Grether (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Grether' in the authors string.