Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
piscatorum
ID:
1063017

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.65: 286 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062355

Common Names

  • Mimosa piscatorum
  • Piscatorum Sensitive Plant
  • Giant Sensitive Plant

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Description

Mimosa piscatorum (also called Fisherman's Mimosa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Argentina and Uruguay. It has a spreading, open crown and bipinnate leaves. It grows in dry and moist forests, as well as in savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa piscatorum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa piscatorum is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa piscatorum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seeds should be covered lightly with soil and watered regularly. Seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location when they are 15-20 cm tall.

Where to Find Mimosa piscatorum

Mimosa piscatorum is native to South America and can be found in dry forests and savannas.

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