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
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.
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