Status:
valid
Authors:
Barneby
Source:
tro
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.65: 245 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248733
Common Names
- Mimosa Sanguinolenta
- Mimosa Sanguinolentus
- Mimosa Sanguinolentum
Uses & Benefits
Mimosa sanguinolenta 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 sanguinolenta 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mimosa sanguinolenta is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, this plant is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.
Where to Find Mimosa sanguinolenta
Mimosa sanguinolenta is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Mimosa sanguinolenta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimosa sanguinolenta?
Mimosa sanguinolenta
What is the common name of Mimosa sanguinolenta?
Mimosa sanguinolenta
Where is Mimosa sanguinolenta found?
Mimosa sanguinolenta 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