Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uninervis
ID:
1053890

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Chodat & Hassl.) Hassl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.8: 559 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001053228



Common Names

  • Mimosa uninervis
  • Uninervis's Mimosa
  • Uninervis Mimosa


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Description

Mimosa uninervis (also called Uninerved Sensitive-Plant, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Mexico, and is found in tropical dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa uninervis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa uninervis is a small, yellow, fluffy ball. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa uninervis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the tips of the branches and place in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Mimosa uninervis

Mimosa uninervis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, and 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.