Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
170453

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton & Rose

Source:
ildis

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
N.L.Britton & al. (eds.), N. Amer. Fl.23: 162 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169782

Common Names

  • Western Sensitive Plant
  • Western Sensitive Tree
  • Occidentalis Mimosa

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Description

Mimosa occidentalis (also called Western 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 occidentalis is used as an ornamental plant, as a food source for animals, and as a source of wood for making furniture and other items.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Mimosa occidentalis var. occidentalis
Mimosa occidentalis var. novo-galiciana Barneby

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa occidentalis is a small, yellow, globular head with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, black, hard, shiny, and flattened bean. The seedlings have two opposite, compound leaves with small leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa occidentalis is a small, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in well-draining soil and requires regular watering. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Mimosa occidentalis

Mimosa occidentalis is native to Brazil and can be found in dry and moist forests.

Mimosa occidentalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa occidentalis?

Mimosa occidentalis

What is the common name of Mimosa occidentalis?

Mimosa occidentalis

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa occidentalis?

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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.