Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
torresiae
ID:
1062204

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Grether

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot.15: 435 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001061542



Common Names

  • Mimosa torresiae
  • Torresiae's Mimosa
  • Torresiae Mimosa


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Description

Mimosa torresiae (also called Torres' Mimosa, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It grows to a height of up to 10 feet, with trifoliate leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa torresiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa torresiae has yellow flowers with five petals and a single seed in each pod. The seedlings are small, with two seed leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa torresiae is a slow-growing, drought-tolerant species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Mimosa torresiae

Mimosa torresiae is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.

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