Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maracayuensis
ID:
170436

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chodat & Hassl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Phys. Genève34: 557 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169765

Common Names

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

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Description

Mimosa maracayuensis (also called Maracayu 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 maracayuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa maracayuensis is a small, yellow puffball. The seed is a small, black, flattened disc. The seedlings are small, delicate and have compound leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa maracayuensis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Mimosa maracayuensis

Mimosa maracayuensis is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.

Mimosa maracayuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa maracayuensis?

Mimosa maracayuensis

What is the common name of Mimosa maracayuensis?

Mimosa maracayuensis

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa maracayuensis?

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

References

Emil Hassler (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hassl.' in the authors string.
Robert Hippolyte Chodat (1865-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chodat' in the authors string.