Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudolepidota
ID:
1249546

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Burkart) Barneby

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.65: 756 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248884

Common Names

  • Mimosa Pseudolepidota
  • Pseudolepidota Mimosa
  • Pseudolepidota's Mimosa

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Description

Mimosa pseudolepidota (also called False-lepidote Mimosa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has pink or white flowers and small, hairy pods.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa pseudolepidota is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a hedge or screen plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa pseudolepidota has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa pseudolepidota is a shrub that can be propagated from seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Mimosa pseudolepidota

Mimosa pseudolepidota can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Mimosa pseudolepidota FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa pseudolepidota?

Mimosa pseudolepidota

What is the common name of Mimosa pseudolepidota?

Pseudolepidota Mimosa

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa pseudolepidota?

Dry forests of Central 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

Arturo Burkart (1906-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burkart' in the authors string.
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.