Status:
valid
Authors:
Barneby
Source:
tro
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.65: 648 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001246468
Description
Mimosa jacobita (also called Jacobita's Mimosa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa. It is found in dry woodlands, bushveld, and coastal forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mimosa jacobita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are edible and can be used in salads. It is also known to have medicinal properties, such as anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mimosa jacobita has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mimosa jacobita is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Mimosa jacobita
Mimosa jacobita is native to South America.
Mimosa jacobita FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimosa jacobita?
Mimosa jacobita
What are the common names of Mimosa jacobita?
Jacobita Mimosa, Jacobita Sensitive Plant
What is the natural habitat of Mimosa jacobita?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas
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