Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
affinis
ID:
170307

Status:
valid

Authors:
Robinson

Source:
ildis

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 53(Mém. 3b): 185, nomen. 1906

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169636

Common Names

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

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Synonyms

  • Mimosa mazaltana M.E.Jones [unknown]

Description

Mimosa affinis (also called Affinis 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 affinis 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa affinis 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 affinis

Mimosa affinis 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 affinis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa affinis?

Mimosa affinis

What is the common name of Mimosa affinis?

Affinis Mimosa

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa affinis?

Mimosa affinis 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