Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
waterlotii
ID:
196621

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Vig.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris)13: 342 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195950



Common Names

  • Mimosa Waterlotii
  • Waterlotii Mimosa
  • Waterlotii's Mimosa


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Description

Mimosa waterlotii (also called African sensitive plant, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It has a grey-brown bark and a rounded crown. The leaves are bipinnate, with leaflets that fold when touched. It grows in open woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa waterlotii is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa waterlotii has yellow flowers and small, brown, flattened seeds. The seedlings have long, slender stems and delicate, bipinnate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa waterlotii is a shrub or small tree with a spreading crown and bipinnate leaves. It is easily propagated from seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. It can also be propagated from cuttings, which should be taken from the tips of the stems in spring or summer.

Where to Find Mimosa waterlotii

Mimosa waterlotii can be found in the dry deciduous forests of Madagascar.

Mimosa waterlotii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa waterlotii?

Mimosa waterlotii

What is the common name of Mimosa waterlotii?

Waterlotii Mimosa

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa waterlotii?

Dry deciduous forests

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