Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bispiculata
ID:
1257431

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby

Source:
tro

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Brittonia49: 454 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256769

Common Names

  • Bispiculate Mimosa
  • Bispiculata Mimosa
  • Bispiculate Mimosa

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Description

Mimosa bispiculata (also called 'Two-spiked Mimosa' and 'Two-spiked Sensitive Plant', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with long, slender stems and small, yellow flowers. It is native to tropical Asia and typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa bispiculata has been used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa bispiculata is a yellow, puff-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is an oblong, dark brown seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa bispiculata can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Mimosa bispiculata

Mimosa bispiculata can be found in the savannas of 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