Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kuhlmannii
ID:
170418

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoehne

Source:
ildis

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Relat. Commiss. Linhas Telegr. Estratég. Matto Grosso Amazonas12: 7 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169747

Common Names

  • Mimosa Kuhlmannii
  • Kuhlmannii Mimosa
  • Mimosa Kuhlmannii Mimosa

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Description

Mimosa kuhlmannii (also called Kuhlmann's sensitive plant, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Brazil and Paraguay. It has bipinnate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in open areas and along roadsides, often in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa kuhlmannii is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa kuhlmannii is a small, yellow, globular head with numerous stamens. The seed is a small, black, flattened, oblong shape. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a short, hairy stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa kuhlmannii 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 kuhlmannii

Mimosa kuhlmannii can be found in Brazil.

Mimosa kuhlmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa kuhlmannii?

Mimosa kuhlmannii

What is the common name of Mimosa kuhlmannii?

Mimosa kuhlmannii

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa kuhlmannii?

Tropical forests of 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