Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dryandroides
ID:
170365

Status:
valid

Authors:
Taub.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Flora72: 71 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169694

Common Names

  • Mimosa Dryandroides
  • Dryandroides Mimosa
  • Mimosa of Dryandroides

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Description

Mimosa dryandroides (also called Dryandroides 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 dryandroides is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a hedge.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Mimosa dryandroides var. dryandroides
Mimosa dryandroides var. extratropica Barneby

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa dryandroides is a small, yellow, globular head with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, black, hard, shiny, and flattened bean. The seedlings have two opposite, compound leaves with small leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa dryandroides is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed. It is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining soil and keep them moist until they germinate. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted into larger containers and given plenty of sunlight and water. The plant should be fertilized regularly and pruned to keep it in shape.

Where to Find Mimosa dryandroides

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

Mimosa dryandroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa dryandroides?

Mimosa dryandroides

What is the common name of Mimosa dryandroides?

Dryandra-like Sensitive Plant

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa dryandroides?

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,

Species in the Fabaceae family