Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
costenya
ID:
179966

Status:
valid

Authors:
McVaugh

Source:
ildis

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Fl. Novo-Galiciana5: 207 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000179295

Common Names

  • Mimosa costenya
  • Costenya's Mimosa
  • Costenya's Sensitive Plant

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Description

Mimosa costenya (also called Costenya's Mimosa, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has white flowers and can reach up to 2 m in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa costenya is used as a medicinal plant, as a source of firewood, and as a source of fodder.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa costenya has small, yellow flowers that appear in clusters of up to five. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaflets and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa costenya is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can tolerate some drought but should be watered regularly. It can also be propagated by layering.

Where to Find Mimosa costenya

Mimosa costenya is native to the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Chiapas. It can be found in dry forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Mimosa costenya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa costenya?

Mimosa costenya

What are the common names of Mimosa costenya?

Costenya's mimosa, Costenya's sensitive plant

Where is Mimosa costenya native to?

Central 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