Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
adenocarpa
ID:
170304

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker)4: 399 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169633

Common Names

  • Mimosa adenocarpa
  • Mimosa-do-campo
  • Mimosa-de-folha-fina

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Synonyms

  • Mimosa adenocarpa bahiensis Hassl. [valid]
  • Mimosa adenocarpa paraguariensis Hassl. [unknown]
  • Mimosa adenocarpa aculeata Hassl. [unknown]
  • Mimosa adenocarpa multiglandulosa Hassl. [valid]
  • Mimosa adenocarpa genuina Hassl. [invalid]

Description

Mimosa adenocarpa (also called Adenocarpa 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 adenocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa adenocarpa has small, yellow flowers and small, brown seeds. Its seedlings have long, thin stems with small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa adenocarpa 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 adenocarpa

Mimosa adenocarpa 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 adenocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa adenocarpa?

Mimosa adenocarpa

What is the common name of Mimosa adenocarpa?

Glandular Mimosa

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa adenocarpa?

Mimosa adenocarpa 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