Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uliginosa
ID:
170521

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chodat & Hassl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier, sér. 2, 4: 557 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169850



Common Names

  • Mimosa uliginosa
  • Uliginosa Mimosa
  • Mimosa Uliginosa


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Description

Mimosa uliginosa (also called 'Swamp 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 uliginosa 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 uliginosa 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 uliginosa 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 uliginosa

Mimosa uliginosa can be found in the Pantanal region of Brazil.

Mimosa uliginosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa uliginosa?

Mimosa uliginosa

What is the common name of Mimosa uliginosa?

Uliginose Mimosa

Where is Mimosa uliginosa found?

Mimosa uliginosa is found in Brazil.

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

Emil Hassler (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hassl.' in the authors string.
Robert Hippolyte Chodat (1865-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chodat' in the authors string.