Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
colombiana
ID:
170355

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton & Killip

Source:
ildis

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Ann. New York Acad. Sci.35: 153 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169684

Common Names

  • Colombian Sensitive Plant
  • Colombian Sensitive Tree
  • Mimosa Colombiana

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Synonyms

  • Mimosa bauhiniifolia H.Karst. [illegitimate]
  • Mimosa bauhiniaefolia H.Karst. [unknown]
  • Mimosa bauhiniifolia Salisb. [unknown]

Description

Mimosa colombiana (also called Colombian sensitive plant, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has bright green leaves and pink or yellow flowers. It typically grows in open, sunny areas such as grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa colombiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa colombiana is a small, yellow-green, globular head of numerous stamens. The seed is a small, black, flattened, oblong-ovoid, and the seedlings are small, reddish-brown, and covered with silky hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa colombiana 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 colombiana

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

Mimosa colombiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa colombiana?

Mimosa colombiana

What is the common name of Mimosa colombiana?

Colombian Sensitive Plant

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa colombiana?

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

References

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Ellsworth Paine Killip (1890-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Killip' in the authors string.