Mimosa coelocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Care
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Common Names
- Coelocarpa Sensitive Plant
- Coelocarpa Sensitive Tree
- Mimosa Coelocarpa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mimosa coelocarpa (also called Coelocarpa sensitive plant, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has bright green leaves and pink or yellow flowers. It typically grows in open, sunny areas such as grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mimosa coelocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mimosa coelocarpa is a small, yellow-green, globular head of numerous stamens. The seed is a small, black, flattened, oblong-ovoid, and the seedlings are small, reddish-brown, and covered with silky hairs.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mimosa coelocarpa is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.
Where to Find Mimosa coelocarpa
Mimosa coelocarpa is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Bolivia.
Mimosa coelocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimosa coelocarpa?
Mimosa coelocarpa
What is the common name of Mimosa coelocarpa?
Hollow-fruit Sensitive Plant
What is the natural habitat of Mimosa coelocarpa?
Dry open woods, grasslands, and disturbed areas
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,