Status:
valid
Authors:
Santos-Silva & A.M.G.Azevedo
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot.37: 437 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333803
Common Names
- Foreroana Mimosa
- Mimosa Foreroana
- Foreroana Mimosa
Description
Mimosa foreroana (also called 'Forero's Mimosa', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Colombia, and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It is a perennial herb, with stems up to 40 cm tall and leaves up to 8 cm long. The flower heads are yellow and up to 1 cm in diameter.
Uses & Benefits
Mimosa foreroana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a border plant in landscaping. It is also used to attract birds and other wildlife to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mimosa foreroana is a yellow to orange, tubular flower with five petals and five sepals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaves and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mimosa foreroana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seed-raising mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted.
Where to Find Mimosa foreroana
Mimosa foreroana is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Mimosa foreroana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimosa foreroana?
Mimosa foreroana
What is the common name of Mimosa foreroana?
Forero's Mimosa
Where is Mimosa foreroana native to?
Colombia
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