Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
irrigua
ID:
179521

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Brittonia37: 126 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178850

Common Names

  • Mimosa irrigua
  • Mimosa luisana
  • Mimosa tenuiflora

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Description

Mimosa irrigua (also called Irriguous Mimosa, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to South America. It grows to a height of up to 5 meters and has a trunk diameter of up to 20 centimeters. It is found in dry tropical forests, especially in the Atlantic Forest and Cerrado regions.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa irrigua is used as an ornamental plant, for its showy flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa irrigua is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa irrigua is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in moist soil. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Mimosa irrigua

Mimosa irrigua is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Mimosa irrigua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa irrigua?

Mimosa irrigua

What is the common name of Mimosa irrigua?

Irriguous Mimosa

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa irrigua?

Dry forests, scrublands, and grasslands

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