Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ernestii
ID:
185499

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.18: 232 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000184828

Common Names

  • Mimosa Ernestii
  • Mimosa Ernest's Sensitive Plant
  • Mimosa Ernest's Sensitive Tree

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Description

Mimosa ernestii (also called Ernest's Mimosa, among many other common names) is a small, perennial tree native to Central and South America. It typically grows in moist soils and is often found in tropical rainforests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa ernestii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa ernestii has yellow flowers with white centers. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a pointed tip. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa ernestii is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The seeds should be planted in early spring and should be kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, thin them to a spacing of about 12 inches apart. Mimosa ernestii requires regular watering and should be fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Mimosa ernestii

Mimosa ernestii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in the countries of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Mimosa ernestii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa ernestii?

Mimosa ernestii

What is the common name of Mimosa ernestii?

Ernest's Mimosa

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa ernestii?

It is native to the Caribbean and Central and 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

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