Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
urbica
ID:
1411363

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Barneby) Marc.F.Simon

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia68: 534 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423828



Common Names

  • Mimosa urbica
  • Urbica Mimosa
  • Urbica


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Description

Mimosa urbica (also called Urban Mimosa, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has long, thin leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and can be found in woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa urbica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa urbica is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa urbica is a perennial shrub that can be propagated through cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape.

Where to Find Mimosa urbica

Mimosa urbica is found in the states of Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Mimosa urbica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa urbica?

Mimosa urbica

What is the common name of Mimosa urbica?

Urban Mimosa

What is the family of Mimosa urbica?

Mimosaceae

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.
Marcelo Fragomeni Simon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marc.F.Simon' in the authors string.