Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caesalpiniifolia
ID:
212334

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker)4: 392 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211663

Common Names

  • Cesar's Mimosa
  • Mimosa caesalpiniifolia
  • Mimosa caesalpiniifolia

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Synonyms

  • Mimosa caesalpiniaefolia Benth. [unknown]

Description

Mimosa caesalpiniifolia (also called Silver Wattle, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 4m in height. It is native to Australia, and is found in open woodlands and heaths. It has bipinnate leaves, and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa caesalpiniifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa caesalpiniifolia has yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa caesalpiniifolia is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is drought-tolerant and prefers full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Mimosa caesalpiniifolia

Mimosa caesalpiniifolia can be found in South Africa in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape provinces.

Mimosa caesalpiniifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa caesalpiniifolia?

Mimosa caesalpiniifolia

What is the common name of Mimosa caesalpiniifolia?

Caesalpinia Mimosa

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa caesalpiniifolia?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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