Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
domingensis
ID:
175180

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bertero ex DC.) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker)4: 409 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174509

Common Names

  • Powderpuff Tree
  • Pink Powderpuff
  • Domingo Powderpuff

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Synonyms

  • Mimosa buchii Urb. [valid]
  • Mimosa farisii Leonard [unknown]
  • Mimosa mornicola Urb. [valid]
  • Acacia domingensis Bertero ex DC. [valid]
  • Mimosa azuensis Britton [valid]
  • Acacia tamarindifolia Griseb. [illegitimate]

Description

Mimosa domingensis (also called Domingensis Mimosa, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has a single trunk and grows up to 2 meters tall. Its leaves are bipinnate, with small yellow flowers and small fruits. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, in dry forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa domingensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a wide variety of uses, including as a medicinal plant, for its timber, and as a source of food for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa domingensis is a small, yellow, fluffy flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, brown, ovoid seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of compound leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa domingensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 8 feet (2.4 m). It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is easily propagated from seed, which can be sown in spring or autumn. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Mimosa domingensis

Mimosa domingensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It is commonly found in disturbed habitats, such as roadsides, pastures, and abandoned fields.

Mimosa domingensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa domingensis?

Mimosa domingensis

What is the common name of Mimosa domingensis?

Mimosa Tree

Where is Mimosa domingensis native to?

South America

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Carlo Luigi Giuseppe Bertero (1789-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bertero' in the authors string.