Mimosa densa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker)4: 405 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174497
Common Names
- Dense Mimosa
- Mimosa Densa
- Mimosa Stipulacea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mimosa densa (also called Dense Mimosa, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has a single trunk and grows up to 2 meters tall. Its leaves are bipinnate, with small yellow flowers and small fruits. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, in dry forests and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Mimosa densa is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Mimosa densa var. densaMimosa densa var. alligantina Barneby
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mimosa densa is a small, yellow, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mimosa densa is a shrub native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light for the cuttings to root.
Where to Find Mimosa densa
Mimosa densa is native to the Cerrado region of Brazil and can be found in open areas and along roadsides. It is also found in the states of Minas Gerais, Goiás, and Mato Grosso do Sul.
Mimosa densa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimosa densa?
Mimosa densa
What is the common name of Mimosa densa?
Dense Mimosa
Where is Mimosa densa native to?
South 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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Mimosa densa Benth.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.