Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bimucronata
ID:
165047

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Kuntze

Source:
ildis

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl.1: 198 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164376

Common Names

  • Mimosa Bimucronata
  • Mimosa de Montaña
  • Mimosa de Oaxaca

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Synonyms

  • Mimosa bimucronata intermedia Hassl. [valid]
  • Mimosa bimucronata bimucronata [unknown]
  • Mimosa sepiaria Benth. [valid]
  • Acacia bimucronata DC. [valid]
  • Mimosa stuhlmannii Harms [valid]
  • Mimosa thyrsoidea Griseb. [illegitimate]
  • Mimosa bimucronata sepiaria (Benth.) Hassl. [valid]
  • Mimosa bimucronata micheliana Hassl. [valid]
  • Mimosa bimucronata adenocarpa Hassl. [valid]
  • Mimosa bimucronata gymnocarpa Hassl. [valid]
  • Mimosa bimucronata trichocarpa Hassl. [valid]
  • Mimosa bimucronata genuina Hassl. [invalid]
  • Mimosa armata Hassl. [unknown]
  • Mimosa inermis Hassl. [unknown]

Description

Mimosa bimucronata (also called Two-spurred Mimosa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is native to Mexico and is found in wet montane forests. It grows to a height of 2 meters and has bright yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa bimucronata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its bark is used to make dyes and medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa bimucronata is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa bimucronata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a warm, sunny location. Both methods require well-draining soil and regular watering.

Where to Find Mimosa bimucronata

Mimosa bimucronata can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Mimosa bimucronata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa bimucronata?

Mimosa bimucronata

What are the common names of Mimosa bimucronata?

Two-spurred Mimosa

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa bimucronata?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

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

Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.