Mimosa zimapanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Authors:
Britton & Rose
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ildis
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169866
Common Names
- Zimapan Mimosa
- Zimapanensis Mimosa
- Mimosa Zimapanensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mimosa zimapanensis (also called 'Zimapan Sensitive Plant', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico. It has bipinnate leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in open areas and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Mimosa zimapanensis is used as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are used to make tea and herbal medicines. It is also used as a source of food and fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mimosa zimapanensis has yellow, fluffy flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, circular seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaflets.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mimosa zimapanensis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.
Where to Find Mimosa zimapanensis
Mimosa zimapanensis is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Hidalgo, Querétaro, and San Luis Potosí.
Mimosa zimapanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimosa zimapanensis?
Mimosa zimapanensis
What are the common names of Mimosa zimapanensis?
Zimapan mimosa, Zimapan velvet-leaf
What is the natural habitat of Mimosa zimapanensis?
Mimosa zimapanensis is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky areas
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
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:162076-2: Based on the initial data import