Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albida
ID:
184897

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4, 4: 1030 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000184226

Common Names

  • White Mimosa
  • Albida Mimosa
  • White Sensitive Plant

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Synonyms

  • Mimosa albida euryphylla Robinson [unknown]
  • Mimosa srigosa Willd. [unknown]

Description

Mimosa albida (also called White Mimosa, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa. It has pink flowers and pinnate leaves. It grows in dry grasslands, savannas, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa albida is used as an ornamental plant, for soil conservation, and as a food crop.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Mimosa albida var. willdenowii (Poir.) Rudd
Mimosa albida var. albida
Mimosa albida var. glabrior Robinson
Mimosa albida var. glabrior B.L.Rob.
Mimosa albida var. pochutlensis R.Grether

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa albida has small, white or pink flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa albida is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Mimosa albida

Mimosa albida can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Mimosa albida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa albida?

Mimosa albida

What is the common name of Mimosa albida?

White Mimosa

What is the habitat of Mimosa albida?

It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical regions

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

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humb.' in the authors string.
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.