Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nycteridis
ID:
1225686

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.65: 596 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225024

Common Names

  • Mimosa Nycteridis
  • Mimosa Nightshade
  • Mimosa Velvet

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Description

Mimosa nycteridis (also called Nycteridis Mimosa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has a woody stem and is usually found in grasslands, forests, and meadows. The leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape and the flowers are white or yellow in color.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa nycteridis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa nycteridis is a small, yellow, cup-shaped structure with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped structure with a long, thin tail. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped structure with a long, thin tail.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa nycteridis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.

Where to Find Mimosa nycteridis

Mimosa nycteridis is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.

Mimosa nycteridis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa nycteridis?

Mimosa nycteridis

What is the common name of Mimosa nycteridis?

Bat-winged Mimosa

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa nycteridis?

Grassy slopes and meadows in the Himalayas

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