Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Morales & Fortunato
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa114: 34 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336434
Common Names
- Mimosa arturoana
- Arturo's Mimosa
- Mimosa
Description
Mimosa arturoana (also called 'Arturo's Mimosa', among many other common names) is a small, shrubby plant species that is native to South America. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, and its leaves are bipinnate. Its inflorescence is a raceme of small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Mimosa arturoana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mimosa arturoana is a white or yellow 5-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mimosa arturoana is a perennial shrub native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Mimosa arturoana
Mimosa arturoana is found in Mexico.
Mimosa arturoana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimosa arturoana?
Mimosa arturoana
What type of plant is Mimosa arturoana?
Tree
Where is Mimosa arturoana found?
Mexico
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
Matías Morales: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Morales' in the authors string.