Mimosa tenuipendula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Burkart
Source:
ildis
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana9: 389 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169843
Common Names
- Mimosa tenuipendula
- Slender Sensitive Plant
- Slender Touch-me-not
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mimosa tenuipendula (also called 'Slender 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 tenuipendula has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin problems. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mimosa tenuipendula 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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Mimosa tenuipendula 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 tenuipendula
Mimosa tenuipendula is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Mimosa tenuipendula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimosa tenuipendula?
Mimosa tenuipendula
What type of plant is Mimosa tenuipendula?
A shrub
Where is Mimosa tenuipendula 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
References
Arturo Burkart (1906-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burkart' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Mimosa tenuipendula Burkart: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.