Status:
valid
Authors:
Hoehne
Source:
ildis
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Arq. Bot. Estado São Paulo1: 24 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169742
Common Names
- Iperoensis Mimosa
- Mimosa Iperoensis
- Iperoensis Sensitive Plant
Description
Mimosa iperoensis (also called Ipero sensitive plant, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Brazil and Paraguay. It has bipinnate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in open areas and along roadsides, often in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mimosa iperoensis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food and medicine.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Mimosa iperoensis var. paradenia Barneby
Mimosa iperoensis var. iperoensis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mimosa iperoensis is a small, yellow, globular head with numerous stamens. The seed is a small, black, flattened, oblong shape. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a short, hairy stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mimosa iperoensis is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.
Where to Find Mimosa iperoensis
Mimosa iperoensis can be found in Brazil.
Mimosa iperoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimosa iperoensis?
Mimosa iperoensis
What is the common name of Mimosa iperoensis?
Iperoense Mimosa
Where is Mimosa iperoensis found?
Mimosa iperoensis is found in Brazil.
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