Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
surumuensis
ID:
170511

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin6: 304 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169840



Common Names

  • Mimosa surumuensis
  • Surumu Sensitive Plant
  • Surumu Touch-me-not


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Description

Mimosa surumuensis (also called 'Surumu 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 surumuensis 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 surumuensis 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 surumuensis 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 surumuensis

Mimosa surumuensis is native to the Amazon rainforest of Brazil.

Mimosa surumuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa surumuensis?

Mimosa surumuensis

What type of plant is Mimosa surumuensis?

A shrub

Where is Mimosa surumuensis 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