Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hamata
ID:
187000

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4, 4: 1033 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186329

Common Names

  • Mimosa
  • Hamata
  • Hamata Mimosa

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Synonyms

  • Mimosa hemata Willd. [unknown]
  • Mimosa armata Rottler ex Spreng. [valid]

Description

Mimosa hamata (also called Hairy Mimosa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It grows in open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands. It has long, slender stems and small, yellow flowers with a red center.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa hamata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa hamata is a small, white to pink flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves, and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa hamata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical America. It is usually propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seedlings should be planted in a sunny location and kept well-watered. Pruning is recommended to maintain the desired shape and size.

Where to Find Mimosa hamata

Mimosa hamata can be found in India, Nepal, and Myanmar.

Mimosa hamata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa hamata?

Mimosa hamata

What is the common name of Mimosa hamata?

Mimosa hamata

What is the family of Mimosa hamata?

Fabaceae

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