Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
mimosella
ID:
566168

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guillaumin

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 15: 126 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000565500



Common Names

  • Biophytum mimosella
  • Mimosella Biophytum
  • Mimosella Leaf-flower


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Synonyms

  • Oxalis mimosella Baill. [unknown]

Description

Biophytum mimosella (also called Mimosa biophytum, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along the edge of forests and in moist meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Biophytum mimosella is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Biophytum mimosella is small, white and has five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Biophytum mimosella is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The cuttings should be placed in a warm, bright location and should root within a few weeks. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger containers.

Where to Find Biophytum mimosella

Biophytum mimosella can be found in India.

Biophytum mimosella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Biophytum mimosella?

Biophytum mimosella

What type of plant is Biophytum mimosella?

Herb

Where does Biophytum mimosella grow?

India

Species in the Biophytum genus

Biophytum abyssinicum, Biophytum adiantoides, Biophytum aeschynomenifolia, Biophytum albizzioides, Biophytum amazonicum, Biophytum antioquiense, Biophytum bolivianum, Biophytum boussingaultii, Biophytum calophyllum, Biophytum cardonaei, Biophytum castum, Biophytum chocoense, Biophytum columbianum, Biophytum commersonii, Biophytum congestiflorum, Biophytum cowanii, Biophytum crassipes, Biophytum dendroides, Biophytum dormiens, Biophytum falcifolium, Biophytum forsythii, Biophytum foxii, Biophytum fruticosum, Biophytum globuliflorum, Biophytum gracile, Biophytum heinrichsae, Biophytum helenae, Biophytum hermannii, Biophytum hildebrandtii, Biophytum huilense, Biophytum insigne, Biophytum intermedium, Biophytum jessenii, Biophytum juninense, Biophytum kassneri, Biophytum kayae, Biophytum lindsaeifolium, Biophytum longibracteatum, Biophytum longipedunculatum, Biophytum lourteigiae, Biophytum luetzelburgii, Biophytum macropodum, Biophytum macrorrhizum, Biophytum madurense, Biophytum mapirense, Biophytum microphyllum, Biophytum mimosella, Biophytum molle, Biophytum mucronatum, Biophytum mutisii,

Species in the Oxalidaceae family

Averrhoa dolichocarpa, Averrhoa leucopetala, Averrhoa bilimbi, Averrhoa carambola, Averrhoa microphylla, Biophytum abyssinicum, Biophytum adiantoides, Biophytum aeschynomenifolia, Biophytum albizzioides, Biophytum amazonicum, Biophytum antioquiense, Biophytum bolivianum, Biophytum boussingaultii, Biophytum calophyllum, Biophytum cardonaei, Biophytum castum, Biophytum chocoense, Biophytum columbianum, Biophytum commersonii, Biophytum congestiflorum, Biophytum cowanii, Biophytum crassipes, Biophytum dendroides, Biophytum dormiens, Biophytum falcifolium, Biophytum forsythii, Biophytum foxii, Biophytum fruticosum, Biophytum globuliflorum, Biophytum gracile, Biophytum heinrichsae, Biophytum helenae, Biophytum hermannii, Biophytum hildebrandtii, Biophytum huilense, Biophytum insigne, Biophytum intermedium, Biophytum jessenii, Biophytum juninense, Biophytum kassneri, Biophytum kayae, Biophytum lindsaeifolium, Biophytum longibracteatum, Biophytum longipedunculatum, Biophytum lourteigiae, Biophytum luetzelburgii, Biophytum macropodum, Biophytum macrorrhizum, Biophytum madurense, Biophytum mapirense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2676163: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.