Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Flora21(2 Beibl.): 52 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174463
Common Names
- Powderpuff
- Powderpuff Mimosa
- Silky Mimosa
Description
Mimosa aurivillus (also called Acacia aurivillus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to South America. It has a rounded crown and can grow up to 8 m tall. Its leaves are bipinnate and its flowers are yellow. It is found in dry forests and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Mimosa aurivillus is used as a source of fuelwood, timber, and for erosion control.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Mimosa aurivillus var. aurivillus
Mimosa aurivillus var. calothamnos (Mart. ex Benth.) Barneby
Mimosa aurivillus var. calothamnoides Barneby
Mimosa aurivillus var. warmingii Barneby
Mimosa aurivillus var. sordescens Benth.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mimosa aurivillus is a small, yellow, globular head of numerous stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oblong-ovate, and the seedlings are slender, with small, ovate leaflets.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mimosa aurivillus 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 aurivillus
Mimosa aurivillus can be found in Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Costa Rica.
Mimosa aurivillus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimosa aurivillus?
Mimosa aurivillus
What is the common name of Mimosa aurivillus?
Golden Mimosa
What is the natural habitat of Mimosa aurivillus?
Dry, sandy soils
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