Mimosa busseana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.49: 419 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164470
Common Names
- Mimosa busseana
- Powderpuff Tree
- Silk Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mimosa busseana (also called Busseana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mimosa busseana is used for its timber and as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mimosa busseana is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Mimosa busseana can be done through seeds, cuttings, and tissue culture. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist medium. Tissue culture can be used to propagate large numbers of plants quickly.
Where to Find Mimosa busseana
Mimosa busseana is native to South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Mimosa busseana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimosa busseana?
Mimosa busseana
What is the common name of Mimosa busseana?
Busse's Mimosa
Where is Mimosa busseana native to?
Tropical America
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
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Mimosa busseana Harms: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.