Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calcicola
ID:
170340

Status:
valid

Authors:
Robinson

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169669

Common Names

  • Calcium Mimosa
  • Calcium Sensitive Plant
  • Calcium Sensitive Tree

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa calcicola is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa calcicola 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 calcicola

Mimosa calcicola is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Minas Gerais, Espirito Santo, and Bahia.

Mimosa calcicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa calcicola?

Mimosa calcicola

What is the common name of Mimosa calcicola?

Calcium-loving Sensitive Plant

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa calcicola?

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