Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cubatanensis
ID:
170359

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoehne

Source:
ildis

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Bol. Inst. Brasil. Sci.2: 246 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169688

Common Names

  • Cubatanensis Sensitive Plant
  • Cubatanensis Sensitive Tree
  • Mimosa Cubatanensis

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Description

Mimosa cubatanensis (also called Cuban 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 cubatanensis 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 cubatanensis 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 cubatanensis is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed. It is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining soil and keep them moist until they germinate. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted into larger containers and given plenty of sunlight and water. The plant should be fertilized regularly and pruned to keep it in shape.

Where to Find Mimosa cubatanensis

Mimosa cubatanensis is native to Cuba and can be found in the provinces of Guantánamo and Santiago de Cuba.

Mimosa cubatanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa cubatanensis?

Mimosa cubatanensis

What is the common name of Mimosa cubatanensis?

Cubatão Sensitive Plant

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa cubatanensis?

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