Status:
valid
Authors:
Barneby
Source:
tro
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.65: 231 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248728
Common Names
- Mimosa Hypnodes
- Mimosa Hypnode
- Mimosa Hypnodes Tree
Description
Mimosa hypnodes (also called Hypnodes Sensitive Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and has bipinnate leaves with small yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in open areas, such as grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mimosa hypnodes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mimosa hypnodes is a yellow-green, globular head of many small flowers. The seed is a flat, oval shape, and the seedlings are small, with a single, thin stem and two small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mimosa hypnodes can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Mimosa hypnodes
Mimosa hypnodes is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Mimosa hypnodes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimosa hypnodes?
Mimosa hypnodes
What is the common name of Mimosa hypnodes?
Mimosa hypnodes
Where is Mimosa hypnodes found?
Mimosa hypnodes is found in 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