Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baptistae
ID:
1427818

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schmidt Silveira & Miotto

Source:
WCVP Fabaceae

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Brasil.33: 717 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443983

Common Names

  • Mimosa baptistae
  • Baptist's Mimosa
  • Baptiste's Mimosa

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Description

Mimosa baptistae (also called Baptiste's Mimosa, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has an erect stem, with a height of 1-2 m. It grows in grasslands, shrublands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa baptistae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa baptistae is a pink or purple color and has a bell shape. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa baptistae can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil. When propagating by cuttings, take 4- to 6-inch cuttings from the tips of the branches and place them in a moist potting soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Mimosa baptistae

Mimosa baptistae can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Mimosa baptistae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa baptistae?

Mimosa baptistae

What is the family of Mimosa baptistae?

Fabaceae

Where is Mimosa baptistae found?

Brazil

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

Silvia Tersinha Sfoggia Miotto (1952-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miotto' in the authors string.
Fernanda Schmidt Silveira: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schmidt Silveira' in the authors string.