Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
catharinensis
ID:
179607

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burkart

Source:
ildis

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ilustr. Catar.1(Leg.:Mim.): 158 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178936

Common Names

  • Mimosa catharinensis
  • Catharinian sensitive plant
  • Sensitive plant

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Description

Mimosa catharinensis (also called Catarinense mimosa, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Brazil. It has pink flowers and grows in open grasslands, pastures, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa catharinensis is a legume used as a forage crop and as a soil-improving crop. It is also used as a cover crop to reduce soil erosion and improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa catharinensis has small yellow flowers that are held in clusters of up to 10. The seed is a flat, dark brown, hard-coated legume. The seedlings are slender and have a long taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa catharinensis is a perennial legume that is grown in tropical and subtropical regions. It is best grown in well-drained soils with a pH of 6.0-7.0. Propagation is done by seed. The seed should be sown in rows at a depth of 1-2 cm and spaced at 10-15 cm apart. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 10 cm apart.

Where to Find Mimosa catharinensis

Mimosa catharinensis is native to Brazil and Paraguay.

Mimosa catharinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa catharinensis?

Mimosa catharinensis

What is the common name of Mimosa catharinensis?

Santa Catarina Mimosa

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa catharinensis?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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