Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calliandroides
ID:
170341

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoehne

Source:
ildis

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Relat. Commiss. Linhas Telegr. Estratég. Matto Grosso Amazonas12: 8 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169670

Common Names

  • Calliandroides Mimosa
  • Calliandroides Sensitive Plant
  • Calliandroides Sensitive Tree

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Description

Mimosa calliandroides (also called Calliandroides 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 calliandroides can be used as a natural dye and as a source of firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa calliandroides 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 calliandroides 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 calliandroides

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

Mimosa calliandroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa calliandroides?

Mimosa calliandroides

What is the common name of Mimosa calliandroides?

Calliandra-like Sensitive Plant

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa calliandroides?

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