Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tanalarum
ID:
196616

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Vig.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris)13: 342 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195945

Common Names

  • Mimosa Tanalarum
  • Tanalarum Mimosa
  • Tanalarum's Mimosa

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Description

Mimosa tanalarum (also called 'Tanalarum Sensitive Plant', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Madagascar. It grows up to 3 meters in height and has bright green, bipinnate leaves. It is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa tanalarum is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa tanalarum has yellow flowers and small, brown, flattened seeds. The seedlings have long, slender stems and delicate, bipinnate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa tanalarum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Mimosa tanalarum

Mimosa tanalarum is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Mimosa tanalarum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa tanalarum?

Mimosa tanalarum

What is the common name of Mimosa tanalarum?

Tanala Mimosa

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa tanalarum?

Dry deciduous forests

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