Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carvalhoi
ID:
179530

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Brittonia37: 141 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178859

Common Names

  • Carvalhoi Mimosa
  • Carvalhoi Sensitive Plant
  • Carvalhoi Touch-me-not

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Description

Mimosa carvalhoi (also called Carvalho's Mimosa, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to South America. It grows to a height of up to 3 meters and has a trunk diameter of up to 10 centimeters. It is found in dry tropical forests, especially in the Atlantic Forest and Cerrado regions.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa carvalhoi is used as an ornamental plant, as it has a beautiful yellow flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa carvalhoi is a yellow-orange puffball that blooms in the summer. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, delicate, and have a bright green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa carvalhoi is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in moist soil. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Mimosa carvalhoi

Mimosa carvalhoi is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Mimosa carvalhoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa carvalhoi?

Mimosa carvalhoi

What is the common name of Mimosa carvalhoi?

Carvalho's Mimosa

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa carvalhoi?

Dry forests, scrublands, and grasslands

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