Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viperina
ID:
747474

Status:
valid

Authors:
Marc.F.Simon & C.E.Hughes

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot.35: 281 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746807

Common Names

  • Mimosa viperina
  • Viper Mimosa
  • Mimosa

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Description

Mimosa viperina (also called Viper's Sensitive-Briar, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, open woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa viperina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa viperina is a yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a white stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa viperina is a perennial herb native to tropical regions of Asia. It is a low-growing plant with small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Plant in a sunny location and water regularly.

Where to Find Mimosa viperina

Mimosa viperina is native to South America and can be found in the countries of Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru.

Mimosa viperina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa viperina?

Mimosa viperina

What type of plant is Mimosa viperina?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae.

Where is Mimosa viperina found?

It is found in Mexico.

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

Colin Edward Hughes (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hughes' in the authors string.
Marcelo Fragomeni Simon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marc.F.Simon' in the authors string.