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
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.
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