Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diplotricha
ID:
182699

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sauvalle

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000182028

Common Names

  • Giant Sensitive Plant
  • Giant Touch-me-not
  • Giant Mimosa

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Description

Mimosa diplotricha (also called Two-branched mimosa, among many other common names) is a legume native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height and has pinnate leaves. The plant is found in dry, sandy soils in tropical and subtropical regions and is often used as a fodder crop.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa diplotricha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cover crop. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa diplotricha has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a long, narrow calyx. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa diplotricha is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub native to tropical Africa. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through seeds, cuttings, or air layering.

Where to Find Mimosa diplotricha

Mimosa diplotricha can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Africa, and South America.

Mimosa diplotricha FAQ

What are the common names of Mimosa diplotricha?

Diplotricha Mimosa

What is the native range of Mimosa diplotricha?

Tropical Africa

What type of soil does Mimosa diplotricha prefer?

Well-drained, sandy soil

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