Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutistipula
ID:
175121

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart.) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker)4: 391 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174450

Common Names

  • Mimosa acutistipula
  • Sharp-tipped Mimosa
  • Mimosa

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Synonyms

  • Acacia acutistipula Mart. [valid]

Description

Mimosa acutistipula (also called Acutistipula Mimosa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa acutistipula is used as an ornamental plant, for timber production, and as a source of fodder for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Mimosa acutistipula var. acutistipula
Mimosa acutistipula var. ferrea Barneby

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa acutistipula is a small, yellow, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa acutistipula is a shrub native to tropical regions of the world. It is easy to propagate by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Mimosa acutistipula

Mimosa acutistipula is native to Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina.

Mimosa acutistipula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa acutistipula?

Mimosa acutistipula

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa acutistipula?

Mimosa acutistipula is native to the tropical forests of South America.

What are the common uses of Mimosa acutistipula?

Mimosa acutistipula is used in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of timber.

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.