Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vexans
ID:
1249482

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.65: 532 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248820

Common Names

  • Mimosa Vexans
  • Mimosa Vexanti
  • Mimosa Vexans Tree

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Description

Mimosa vexans (also called vexing mimosa, among many other common names) is a shrub, native to the Andes of Colombia and Peru. It has an erect habit, with alternate, linear-lanceolate leaves. It is found in montane forests, from 1000 to 3500 meters above sea level.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa vexans is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa vexans is a yellow puffball, and the seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaflets and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa vexans is an annual plant that is best grown from seed. The seeds should be sown in spring, in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 8-12 inches apart. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Propagation can also be done by division in the spring or by cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Mimosa vexans

Mimosa vexans is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Bolivia.

Mimosa vexans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa vexans?

Mimosa vexans

What is the family of Mimosa vexans?

Fabaceae

Where is Mimosa vexans found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region.

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