Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lemniscata
ID:
378258

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.65: 310 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377590

Common Names

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

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Description

Mimosa lemniscata (also called Lemniscate Mimosa, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to India. It has a bushy growth habit and grows to a height of approximately 2 m. It is found in open grasslands, along roadsides and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa lemniscata is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of nectar for bees, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa lemniscata is a yellow puffball, its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa lemniscata is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It grows to a height of up to 4 m and prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a bright, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Mimosa lemniscata

Mimosa lemniscata is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in moist places, such as near streams, ponds, and marshes.

Mimosa lemniscata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa lemniscata?

Mimosa lemniscata

What is the common name of Mimosa lemniscata?

Lemniscata's mimosa

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa lemniscata?

Mimosa lemniscata is found in wet forests, woodlands, and grasslands in Central America, the Caribbean, and northern 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