Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tequilana
ID:
170515

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
ildis

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts22: 409 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169844



Common Names

  • Mimosa tequilana
  • Tequila Sensitive Plant
  • Tequila Touch-me-not


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Synonyms

  • Mimosa inequalis (Willd.) M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Mimosa inaequalis M.E.Jones [illegitimate]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa tequilana is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa tequilana 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa tequilana 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 tequilana

Mimosa tequilana is native to Mexico and Central America.

Mimosa tequilana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa tequilana?

Mimosa tequilana

What type of plant is Mimosa tequilana?

A shrub

Where is Mimosa tequilana 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