Mimosa turneri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Barneby
Source:
ildis
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Brittonia38: 4 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000179489
Common Names
- Turner's Mimosa
- Giant Sensitive Plant
- Giant Sensitive Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mimosa turneri (also called Turneri, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Brazil. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mimosa turneri is used as a medicinal plant, as a source of firewood, and as a source of fodder.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Mimosa turneri are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are short and have a single stem with leaves that are oval-shaped and have serrated edges.
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Mimosa turneri is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant, herbaceous perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings taken in late summer. The plant can be divided in spring.
Where to Find Mimosa turneri
Mimosa turneri is native to Brazil and can be found in dry, open forests.
Mimosa turneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimosa turneri?
Mimosa turneri
What is the common name of Mimosa turneri?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Mimosa turneri?
Tropical rainforests
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
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Mimosa turneri Barneby: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.