Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
unipinnata
ID:
179424

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.D.Parfitt & Pinkava

Source:
ildis

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Brittonia30: 172 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178753



Common Names

  • Mimosa unipinnata
  • Mimosa
  • Unipinnata


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Description

Mimosa unipinnata (also called One-Pinnate Mimosa, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It has bipinnate leaves and pink flowers. It is native to tropical South America, and is found in open woods, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa unipinnata is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa unipinnata has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings have a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa unipinnata is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soil types, but it prefers sandy or loamy soils. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Mimosa unipinnata

Mimosa unipinnata is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Mimosa unipinnata FAQ

What are the common names of Mimosa unipinnata?

Unipinnata, Unipinnate Mimosa

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa unipinnata?

Mimosa unipinnata is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

What are the uses of Mimosa unipinnata?

Mimosa unipinnata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

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

Donald John Pinkava (1933-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pinkava' in the authors string.
Bruce Dale Parfitt (1952-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.D.Parfitt' in the authors string.