Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fernandez-casasii
ID:
1062974

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby & Fortunato

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.65: 710 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062312

Common Names

  • Mimosa fernandez-casasii
  • Fernandez-Casas' Mimosa
  • Fernandez-Casas' Sensitive Plant

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Description

Mimosa fernandez-casasii (also called Fernandez-Casas' Mimosa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Argentina and Uruguay. It has a spreading, open crown and bipinnate leaves. It grows in dry and moist forests, as well as in savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa fernandez-casasii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in the production of paper and textiles.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa fernandez-casasii has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa fernandez-casasii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seeds should be covered lightly with soil and watered regularly. Seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location when they are 15-20 cm tall.

Where to Find Mimosa fernandez-casasii

Mimosa fernandez-casasii is native to South America and can be found in dry forests and savannas.

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

Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
Renée Hersilia Fortunato (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fortunato' in the authors string.