Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
venatorum
ID:
1225689

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.65: 665 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225027

Common Names

  • Mimosa Venatorum
  • Mimosa Hunter
  • Mimosa Wanderer

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Description

Mimosa venatorum (also called Hunter's Mimosa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has a woody stem and is usually found in grasslands, forests, and meadows. The leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape and the flowers are white or yellow in color.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa venatorum is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of timber, and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa venatorum is a small, yellow, cup-shaped structure with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped structure with a long, thin tail. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped structure with a long, thin tail.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa venatorum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.

Where to Find Mimosa venatorum

Mimosa venatorum is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.

Mimosa venatorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa venatorum?

Mimosa venatorum

What is the common name of Mimosa venatorum?

Hunter's Mimosa

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa venatorum?

Grassy slopes and meadows in the Himalayas

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