Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
setifera
ID:
170498

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pilg.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.30: 156 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169827



Common Names

  • Bristly Sensitive Plant
  • Setiferous Sensitive Plant
  • Setiferous Mimosa


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Description

Mimosa setifera (also called Bristly Sensitive Plant, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has yellow flowers and is often found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa setifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used as a traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa setifera has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened and oval-shaped legume. The seedlings are small, with two leaflets and a pair of thorns at the base of the leaf stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa setifera is a fast-growing, perennial shrub that can reach heights of up to 14 feet. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Mimosa setifera

Mimosa setifera is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Mimosa setifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa setifera?

Mimosa setifera

What type of plant is Mimosa setifera?

A shrub

Where is Mimosa setifera native to?

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