Mimosa verrucosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker)4: 390 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174670
Common Names
- Mimosa verrucosa
- Warty Mimosa
- Warty Sensitive Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mimosa verrucosa (also called Warty sensitive plant, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, pink flowers and bipinnate leaves. It grows in dry, open areas and is often found in grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Mimosa verrucosa is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mimosa verrucosa has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are brown, flat and oval-shaped, with a length of 2-3 mm. The seedlings are very small, with two cotyledons and a pair of leaflets.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mimosa verrucosa is a small evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Mimosa verrucosa
Mimosa verrucosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Mimosa verrucosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimosa verrucosa?
Mimosa verrucosa
What are the common names of Mimosa verrucosa?
Verrucose mimosa, verrucose sensitive plant
What is the natural habitat of Mimosa verrucosa?
Mimosa verrucosa is native to Brazil and Paraguay.
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Mimosa verrucosa Benth.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.