Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tocantina
ID:
170518

Status:
valid

Authors:
Taub.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.21: 431 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169847



Common Names

  • Mimosa tocantina
  • Tocantina Mimosa
  • Mimosa Tocantina


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Synonyms

  • Mimosa pseudosetosa Marc.F.Simon & C.E.Hughes [valid]

Description

Mimosa tocantina (also called 'Tocantins 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 tocantina 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 tocantina 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 tocantina 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 tocantina

Mimosa tocantina can be found in the cerrado region of Brazil.

Mimosa tocantina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa tocantina?

Mimosa tocantina

What type of plant is Mimosa tocantina?

A shrub

Where is Mimosa tocantina 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