Status:
valid
Authors:
Izag. & Beyhaut
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot.44: 354 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746060
Common Names
- Mimosa asperoides
- Rough Mimosa
- Rough Mimosa
Description
Mimosa asperoides (also called Rough Mimosa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a woody stem. It is native to South America. It grows in rocky places, on cliffs, and in dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mimosa asperoides is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mimosa asperoides is yellow in colour and has a tubular corolla. The seed is small, oval, and black in colour. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and are covered in short, white hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mimosa asperoides can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Mimosa asperoides
Mimosa asperoides can be found in the Western Ghats of India.
Mimosa asperoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimosa asperoides?
Mimosa asperoides
What is the common name of Mimosa asperoides?
Mimosa asperoides
Where is Mimosa asperoides found?
Mimosa asperoides 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
Rosario Beyhaut: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beyhaut' in the authors string.