Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scabrella
ID:
166239

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker)4: 387 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165568

Common Names

  • Mimosa scabrella
  • Sensitive Plant
  • Touch-me-not

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Synonyms

  • Mimosa bracaatinga Hoehne [valid]
  • Mimosa scabrella aspericarpa (Hoehne) Burkart [valid]
  • Mimosa scabrella scabrella [unknown]
  • Mimosa bracaatinga aspericarpa Hoehne [valid]
  • Mimosa bracaatinga paucijuga Hoehne [valid]

Description

Mimosa scabrella (also called rough-leaved mimosa, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a slender, erect stem and oblong-lanceolate leaves. It is found in moist, sandy soils and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa scabrella is used as a forage crop and is also used as a soil cover crop to reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa scabrella has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Seedlings have two opposite, elliptic leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa scabrella is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep soil moist and provide bright indirect light.

Where to Find Mimosa scabrella

Mimosa scabrella is native to Central and South America. It can be found in disturbed areas, along roadsides, and in moist forests.

Mimosa scabrella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa scabrella?

Mimosa scabrella

What are the common names of Mimosa scabrella?

Scabrous mimosa, Mimosa

What is the growth habit of Mimosa scabrella?

It is a small, deciduous shrub

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

References