Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.42: 206 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169672
Common Names
- Campicola Mimosa
- Campicola Sensitive Plant
- Campicola Sensitive Tree
Description
Mimosa campicola (also called Campicola 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 campicola can be used as a natural dye and as a source of firewood.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Mimosa campicola var. campicola
Mimosa campicola var. planipes Barneby
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mimosa campicola 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mimosa campicola 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 campicola
Mimosa campicola is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Bolivia.
Mimosa campicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimosa campicola?
Mimosa campicola
What is the common name of Mimosa campicola?
Field Sensitive Plant
What is the natural habitat of Mimosa campicola?
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