Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
callithrix
ID:
170342

Status:
valid

Authors:
Malme

Source:
ildis

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot.23A(13): 50 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169671

Common Names

  • Callithrix Mimosa
  • Callithrix Sensitive Plant
  • Callithrix Sensitive Tree

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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa callithrix 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 callithrix 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 callithrix

Mimosa callithrix is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Bolivia.

Mimosa callithrix FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa callithrix?

Mimosa callithrix

What is the common name of Mimosa callithrix?

Beautiful Sensitive Plant

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa callithrix?

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