Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
invisa
ID:
165346

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex Colla

Source:
ildis

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Herb. Pedem.2: 255 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164675

Common Names

  • Mimosa invisa
  • Invisible Mimosa
  • Invisible-leaf Mimosa

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Synonyms

  • Mimosa invisa invisa [unknown]

Description

Mimosa invisa (also called Invisa Mimosa, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils in open woods, thickets, and roadsides. It has small, white to pinkish flowers and bipinnately compound leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa invisa is used as an ornamental plant, as a cover crop, and as a forage crop. It has also been used as a soil improver, to control erosion, and to increase soil fertility.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Mimosa invisa var. macrostachya (Benth.) Barneby
Mimosa invisa sub. invisa
Mimosa invisa sub. spiciflora (H.Karst.) Barneby
Mimosa invisa var. tovarensis (Benth.) Barneby

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa invisa is a small, yellow, fluffy flower. The seed is a small, flat, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaflets and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa invisa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Mimosa invisa

Mimosa invisa is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Mimosa invisa FAQ

What are the common names of Mimosa invisa?

Giant Sensitive Plant, Catclaw Mimosa

What is the growth rate of Mimosa invisa?

Moderate

What is the soil type of Mimosa invisa?

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

Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Luigi Aloysius Colla (1766-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Colla' in the authors string.