Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serra
ID:
175771

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burkart

Source:
ildis

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ilustr. Catar.1(Leg.:Mim.): 200 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175100



Common Names

  • Mimosa serra
  • Serra Mimosa
  • Mimosa Serra


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Description

Mimosa serra (also called Serra mimosa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown, reaching a height of up to 6 m. It is native to the coastal areas of South Africa and Namibia. It can be found in coastal dunes, sandy soils, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa serra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a hedge and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa serra has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, slender stem. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, slender stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa serra can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.

Where to Find Mimosa serra

Mimosa serra is native to the Cerrado of Brazil.

Mimosa serra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa serra?

Mimosa serra

What is the family of Mimosa serra?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Mimosa serra?

Mimosa

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