Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pachycarpoides
ID:
170458

Status:
valid

Authors:
Malme

Source:
ildis

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot.23A(13): 53 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169787

Common Names

  • Mimosa pachycarpoides
  • Pachycarpoides Mimosa
  • Giant Sensitive Plant

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Description

Mimosa pachycarpoides (also called Pink Mimosa, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a rounded crown. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky soils in scrub and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa pachycarpoides is used as an ornamental plant, as a food source for animals, and as a source of wood for making furniture and other items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa pachycarpoides has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened and oval-shaped legume. The seedlings are small, with two leaflets and a pair of thorns at the base of the leaf stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa pachycarpoides 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 pachycarpoides

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

Mimosa pachycarpoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa pachycarpoides?

Mimosa pachycarpoides

What is the common name of Mimosa pachycarpoides?

Pachycarpoides mimosa

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa pachycarpoides?

Dry forests of Brazil

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