Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
candelabrum
ID:
170346

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hassl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier, sér. 2, 7: 356 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169675

Common Names

  • Candelabrum Mimosa
  • Candelabrum Sensitive Plant
  • Candelabrum Sensitive Tree

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Synonyms

  • Mimosa candelabrum candelabrum [unknown]
  • Mimosa candelabrum joergensenii Burkart [valid]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa candelabrum 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 candelabrum 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 candelabrum

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

Mimosa candelabrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa candelabrum?

Mimosa candelabrum

What is the common name of Mimosa candelabrum?

Candelabra Sensitive Plant

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa candelabrum?

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