Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.42: 208 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169829
Common Names
- Setulose Sensitive Plant
- Setulose Mimosa
- Setuligerous Sensitive Plant
Description
Mimosa setuligera (also called Bristly Sensitive Plant, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has pink-purple flowers and is often found in dry, sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Mimosa setuligera 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 setuligera 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mimosa setuligera is a fast-growing, perennial shrub that can reach heights of up to 18 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 setuligera
Mimosa setuligera is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Mimosa setuligera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimosa setuligera?
Mimosa setuligera
What type of plant is Mimosa setuligera?
A shrub
Where is Mimosa setuligera 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