Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barberi
ID:
204890

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gamble

Source:
ildis

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1920: 5 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204219

Common Names

  • Mimosa barberi
  • Giant Sensitive Plant
  • Giant Sensitive Tree

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Synonyms

  • Mimosa angustisiliqua Gamble [illegitimate]

Description

Mimosa barberi (also called Barber's Mimosa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has a rounded, spreading crown and grows to a height of up to 1.5 m. Its leaves are bipinnate and its flowers are yellow and fragrant. It grows in tropical and subtropical regions in open forests and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa barberi is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa barberi has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seed pods are long and thin, containing small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a pair of small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa barberi is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 15 cm tall. It prefers full sun and can tolerate a wide range of soils, including clay and sandy soils.

Where to Find Mimosa barberi

Mimosa barberi is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.

Mimosa barberi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa barberi?

Mimosa barberi

What is the common name of Mimosa barberi?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa barberi?

It is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests in Central and South America

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