Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker)4: 392 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174637
Common Names
- Mimosa setipes
- Setipes Mimosa
- Mimosa Setipes
Synonyms
- Pithecellobium cinereum Mart. ex Benth. [invalid]
Description
Mimosa sericantha (also called Brazilian sensitive plant, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and is covered with small, soft leaves that close when touched. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mimosa sericantha is used as a decorative plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mimosa sericantha is a yellow, globular head of up to 25 small flowers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mimosa sericantha can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Mimosa sericantha
Mimosa setipes is native to Brazil and can be found in the tropical forests of the Atlantic Forest.
Mimosa sericantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimosa sericantha?
Mimosa sericantha
What is the common name of Mimosa sericantha?
Sericantha Mimosa
What is the natural habitat of Mimosa sericantha?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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