Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cainguensis
ID:
170339

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burkart

Source:
ildis

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana8: 159 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169668

Common Names

  • Giant Sensitive Plant
  • Giant Sensitive Tree
  • Cain's Sensitive Plant

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Description

Mimosa cainguensis (also called Caignguensis Mimosa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It has green leaves and small pink flowers. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils in open meadows and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa cainguensis can be used as a natural dye and as a source of firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa cainguensis is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, round-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa cainguensis is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Mimosa cainguensis

Mimosa cainguensis can be found in the Brazilian states of Bahia, Minas Gerais, and Goiás.

Mimosa cainguensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa cainguensis?

Mimosa cainguensis

What is the common name of Mimosa cainguensis?

Caingua Sensitive Plant

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa cainguensis?

Dry open woods, grasslands, and disturbed areas

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