Mimosa brevipes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker)4: 381 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174474
Common Names
- Mimosa brevipes
- Mimosa brevipinna
- Mimosa brevifolia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mimosa brevipes (also called Acacia brevipes, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to South America. It has a rounded crown and can grow up to 8 m tall. Its leaves are bipinnate and its flowers are yellow. It is found in dry forests and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Mimosa brevipes is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mimosa brevipes is a small, yellow, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with two leaves.
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Mimosa brevipes is a shrub native to tropical regions of the world. It is easy to propagate by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Mimosa brevipes
Mimosa brevipes is native to Brazil and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and savannas.
Mimosa brevipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimosa brevipes?
Mimosa brevipes
What is the common name of Mimosa brevipes?
Short-stalked Mimosa
What is the natural habitat of Mimosa brevipes?
Dry, sandy soils
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Mimosa brevipes Benth.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.