Status:
valid
Authors:
Taub.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.21: 433 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169637
Common Names
- Mimosa albolanata
- Mimosa-de-folha-fina
- Mimosa-do-campo
Description
Mimosa albolanata (also called Albolanata 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 albolanata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and bees.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Mimosa albolanata var. albolanata
Mimosa albolanata var. brasiliana Barneby
Mimosa albolanata var. grossiceps Barneby
Mimosa albolanata var. paucipinna (Benth.) Barneby
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mimosa albolanata has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings have short, thick stems with large, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mimosa albolanata 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 albolanata
Mimosa albolanata 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 albolanata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimosa albolanata?
Mimosa albolanata
What is the common name of Mimosa albolanata?
White-flowered Mimosa
What is the natural habitat of Mimosa albolanata?
Mimosa albolanata 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