Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Grether
Source:
ildis
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Novon10: 34 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210516
Common Names
- Mimosa candollei
- Silver Wattle
- Golden Wattle
Synonyms
- Schrankia argentinensis Burkart [valid]
- Schrankia leptocarpa DC. [valid]
- Schrankia trijuga Ram.Goyena [valid]
- Leptoglottis leptocarpa (DC.) Standl. [valid]
- Mimosa quadrivalvis leptocarpa (DC.) Barneby [valid]
Description
Mimosa candollei (also called 'candolle's mimosa', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mimosa candollei is used for timber, fuel, and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mimosa candollei has small, yellow flowers with five petals and long, curved stamens. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have compound leaves with two to four leaflets.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mimosa candollei is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best grown in well-drained, slightly acidic soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Mimosa candollei
Mimosa candollei is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.
Mimosa candollei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimosa candollei?
Mimosa candollei
What is the common name of Mimosa candollei?
Candolle's Mimosa
What is the family of Mimosa candollei?
Fabaceae
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