Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
antioquensis
ID:
169390

Status:
valid

Authors:
Killip ex Rudd

Source:
ildis

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Phytologia33: 235 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168719

Common Names

  • Mimosa antioquensis
  • Antioquia Mimosa
  • Antioquia Sensitive Plant

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Synonyms

  • Mimosa isthmensis Standl. ex L.O.Williams [invalid]
  • Mimosa antioquensis antioquensis [unknown]
  • Mimosa antioquensis isthmensis R.Grether [valid]

Description

Mimosa antioquensis (also called Antioquia Mimosa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Colombia. It grows in montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa antioquensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a cover crop and forage crop, as it is a nitrogen-fixing species.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa antioquensis has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have two cotyledons, a pair of small, oval-shaped leaves that are covered with white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa antioquensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and kept in a warm, humid environment until roots form.

Where to Find Mimosa antioquensis

Mimosa antioquensis is native to Colombia and Venezuela.

Mimosa antioquensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa antioquensis?

Mimosa antioquensis

What is the family of Mimosa antioquensis?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Mimosa antioquensis?

Antioquian Mimosa

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

References

Ellsworth Paine Killip (1890-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Killip' in the authors string.
Velva Elaine Rudd (1910-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rudd' in the authors string.