Mimosa sicyocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Common Names
- Giant Sensitive Plant
- Giant Sensitive Tree
- Giant Sensitive Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mimosa sicyocarpa (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 sicyocarpa 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 sicyocarpa 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mimosa sicyocarpa is a fast-growing, perennial shrub that can reach heights of up to 20 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 sicyocarpa
Mimosa sicyocarpa is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Mimosa sicyocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimosa sicyocarpa?
Mimosa sicyocarpa
What type of plant is Mimosa sicyocarpa?
A shrub
Where is Mimosa sicyocarpa 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,