Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aculeaticarpa
ID:
170303

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ortega

Source:
ildis

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Nov. Rar. Pl. Descr. Dec.: 134 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169632

Common Names

  • Spiny Mimosa
  • Spiny Sensitive Plant
  • Spiny Touch-Me-Not

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Synonyms

  • Mimosa moreliensis (Britton) Bullock [unknown]
  • Mimosa acanthocarpa (Willd.) Poir. [unknown]
  • Acacia acanthocarpa Willd. [unknown]
  • Mimosa brachyacantha Poir. [unknown]
  • Mimosopsis orizabensis Britton [unknown]
  • Acacia acanthophora Steud. [unknown]
  • Acacia brachyacantha Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd. [unknown]
  • Acacia acanthocarpa uncinella (Poir.) DC. [unknown]
  • Mimosa acanthocarpa desmanthocarpa B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Mimosa uncinella Poir. [unknown]
  • Mimosopsis aculeaticarpa (Ortega) Britton & Rose [valid]
  • Mimosopsis desmanthocarpa (B.L.Rob.) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Mimosopsis moreliensis Britton [unknown]
  • Acacia aculeaticarpa Lag. [unknown]
  • Mimosa arida Benth. [unknown]
  • Mimosa aculeaticarpa desmanthocarpa J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Acacia uncinella Desf. [invalid]

Description

Mimosa aculeaticarpa (also called Aculeaticarpa Mimosa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has green leaves and small pink flowers. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils in open meadows and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa aculeaticarpa has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Mimosa aculeaticarpa var. aculeaticarpa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa aculeaticarpa has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings have short, thick stems with large, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa aculeaticarpa is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but prefers regular watering. Propagation is by division or cuttings, which should be taken in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Mimosa aculeaticarpa

Mimosa aculeaticarpa can be found in Mexico, in the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca. It grows in dry, open areas, such as hillsides and rocky slopes.

Mimosa aculeaticarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa aculeaticarpa?

Mimosa aculeaticarpa

What is the common name of Mimosa aculeaticarpa?

Thorny Mimosa

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa aculeaticarpa?

Mimosa aculeaticarpa is found in tropical and subtropical forests in 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