Mimosa struthionoptera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Barneby
Source:
tro
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.65: 406 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248792
Common Names
- Mimosa struthionoptera
- Struthionoptera Mimosa
- Mimosa Struthionoptera Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mimosa struthionoptera (also called 'Struthionoptera Sensitive Plant', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Brazil. It has a greyish-green bark and its leaves are composed of many small leaflets. It grows in dry forests and savannas, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mimosa struthionoptera is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in gardens and pots.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mimosa struthionoptera has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mimosa struthionoptera can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.
Where to Find Mimosa struthionoptera
Mimosa struthionoptera is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Mimosa struthionoptera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimosa struthionoptera?
Mimosa struthionoptera
What is the common name of Mimosa struthionoptera?
Mimosa struthionoptera
What is the natural habitat of Mimosa struthionoptera?
Mimosa struthionoptera is native to Brazil and Paraguay.
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
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Mimosa struthionoptera Barneby: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.