Mimosa hondurana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Britton
Source:
tro
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
N.L.Britton & al. (eds.), N. Amer. Fl.23: 169 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001053174
Common Names
- Hondurana Mimosa
- Mimosa Hondurana
- Mimosa Hondurana var. Hondurana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mimosa hondurana (also called Honduran Sensitive Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central America and Mexico. It has a woody stem and can grow up to 5 meters tall. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and can be found in open woodlands, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Mimosa hondurana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak. The flowers of this plant are used to make tea, which is believed to have several health benefits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mimosa hondurana is a yellow puffball with a long stem. The seed is a small, dark brown, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, delicate, and have pale green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mimosa hondurana can be propagated by seed and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they take root.
Where to Find Mimosa hondurana
Mimosa hondurana is native to Central America and can be found in Honduras and Nicaragua.
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
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:161724-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Mimosa hondurana Britton: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.