Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alleniana
ID:
170309

Status:
valid

Authors:
Morong

Source:
ildis

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Ann. New York Acad. Sci.7: 98 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169638

Common Names

  • Mimosa alleniana
  • Mimosa-de-folha-fina
  • Mimosa-do-campo

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Synonyms

  • Mimosa hirsutissima decumbens Chodat & Hassl. [valid]
  • Mimosa hirsutissima erecta Chodat & Hassl. [valid]
  • Mimosa hirsutissima pseudodistans Chodat & Hassl. [valid]

Description

Mimosa alleniana (also called Alleniana Mimosa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has green leaves and small pink flowers. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils in open meadows and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa alleniana is used as a medicinal plant for treating wounds, skin diseases, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa alleniana is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, round-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa alleniana is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but prefers regular watering. Propagation is by division or cuttings, which should be taken in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Mimosa alleniana

Mimosa alleniana can be found in Mexico, in the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca. It grows in dry, open areas, such as hillsides and rocky slopes.

Mimosa alleniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa alleniana?

Mimosa alleniana

What is the common name of Mimosa alleniana?

Allen's Mimosa

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa alleniana?

Mimosa alleniana is found in tropical and subtropical forests in South America.

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