Mimosa cuzcoana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.F.Macbr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser.13(3): 88 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169689
Common Names
- Mimosa Cuzcoana
- Cuzcoana Mimosa
- Mimosa of Cuzco
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mimosa cuzcoana (also called Cuzco 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 cuzcoana 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 cuzcoana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mimosa cuzcoana 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 cuzcoana
Mimosa cuzcoana is native to Peru and can be found in the Cuzco region.
Mimosa cuzcoana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimosa cuzcoana?
Mimosa cuzcoana
What is the common name of Mimosa cuzcoana?
Cuzco Sensitive Plant
What is the natural habitat of Mimosa cuzcoana?
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
James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Mimosa cuzcoana J.F.Macbr.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.