Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
townsendii
ID:
1063091

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.65: 60 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062429



Common Names

  • Mimosa townsendii
  • Townsendii Plant
  • Townsendii Bush


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Description

Mimosa townsendii (also called Townsend's Mimosa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are alternate, elliptic-lanceolate, and 8-15 cm long. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa townsendii is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers and as a windbreak. It is also used as a food source and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa townsendii flowers are small, yellow in color, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, dark green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa townsendii is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Mimosa townsendii

Mimosa townsendii is native to Africa and can be found in savannah and woodland habitats.

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