Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuiflora
ID:
175325

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Poir.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
J.B.A.M.de Lamarck, Encycl., Suppl. 1: 82 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174654

Common Names

  • Mimosa Tenuiflora
  • Giant Sensitive Plant
  • Giant Sensitive Tree

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Synonyms

  • Mimosa nigra Huber [valid]
  • Acacia tenuiflora Willd. [valid]
  • Mimosa limana Rizzini [valid]
  • Mimosa cabrera H.Karst. [valid]
  • Mimosa hostilis Benth. [valid]
  • Acacia hostilis Mart. [valid]
  • Acacia jurema Mart. [unknown]
  • Mimosa apodocarpa hostilis Hassl. [valid]

Description

Mimosa tenuiflora (also called Jurema-preta, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, pink flowers and bipinnate leaves. It grows in dry, open areas and is often found in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa tenuiflora is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa tenuiflora is a small, pink-purple head of flowers. The seed is a small, black, flattened disc. The seedling is a small, green plant with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa tenuiflora is a small evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Mimosa tenuiflora

Mimosa tenuiflora is native to South America, primarily Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It can be found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, savannas, and scrublands.

Mimosa tenuiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa tenuiflora?

Mimosa tenuiflora

What is the common name of Mimosa tenuiflora?

Tenuiflora Mimosa

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa tenuiflora?

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

References

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.