Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scaberrima
ID:
170495

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoehne

Source:
ildis

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Relat. Commiss. Linhas Telegr. Estratég. Matto Grosso Amazonas12: 8 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169824

Common Names

  • Prickly Sensitive Plant
  • Hairy Sensitive Plant
  • Rough Sensitive Plant

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Description

Mimosa scaberrima (also called Scabrous Sensitive Plant, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has white flowers and is often found in moist, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa scaberrima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used as a traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa scaberrima 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 scaberrima is a fast-growing, perennial shrub that can reach heights of up to 8 feet. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Mimosa scaberrima

Mimosa scaberrima is native to South America, and can be found in wet forests in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Mimosa scaberrima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa scaberrima?

Mimosa scaberrima

What type of plant is Mimosa scaberrima?

A shrub

Where is Mimosa scaberrima native to?

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