Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
selloi
ID:
175305

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London30: 436 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174634



Common Names

  • Mimosa selloi
  • Sello's Mimosa
  • Mimosa Selloi


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Synonyms

  • Schrankia selloi Benth. [unknown]
  • Mimosa selloi selloi [unknown]
  • Schrankia sellowii Benth. [valid]

Description

Mimosa selloi (also called 'Sello's Sensitive Plant', among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to South America. It has small, bipinnate leaves and pinkish-white flowers. It is found in dry, open areas and is often used as an ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa selloi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a source of firewood and fodder.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa selloi is a yellow, globular head of up to 25 small flowers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa selloi can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Mimosa selloi

Mimosa selloi is native to Brazil and can be found in the tropical forests of the Atlantic Forest.

Mimosa selloi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa selloi?

Mimosa selloi

What is the common name of Mimosa selloi?

Selloi Mimosa

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa selloi?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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