Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
woodii
ID:
1276331

Status:
valid

Authors:
Atahuachi & C.E.Hughes

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Brittonia58: 59 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275669



Common Names

  • Mimosa woodii
  • Woodii Mimosa
  • Mimosa Woodii


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Description

Mimosa woodii (also called Wood's Mimosa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub, up to 2 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa woodii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa woodii has a small, yellow flower with a red center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa woodii is a small evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It is best to prune the shrub in late winter or early spring to keep it in shape.

Where to Find Mimosa woodii

Mimosa woodii can be found in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Mimosa woodii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa woodii?

Mimosa woodii

What is the common name of Mimosa woodii?

Mimosa

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa woodii?

Mimosa woodii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean

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

Colin Edward Hughes (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hughes' in the authors string.
Margoth Atahuachi (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Atahuachi' in the authors string.