Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
strobiliflora
ID:
170509

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burkart

Source:
ildis

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana7: 519 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169838



Common Names

  • Coneflower Sensitive Plant
  • Coneflower Sensitive Tree
  • Coneflower Sensitive Bush


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Description

Mimosa strobiliflora (also called 'Coneflower Sensitive Plant', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has bipinnate leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in open areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa strobiliflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa strobiliflora is a bright yellow, with a single petal. The seed is a small, round, brown seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa strobiliflora is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Mimosa strobiliflora

Mimosa strobiliflora is native to the Cerrado region of Brazil.

Mimosa strobiliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa strobiliflora?

Mimosa strobiliflora

What type of plant is Mimosa strobiliflora?

A shrub

Where is Mimosa strobiliflora 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