Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latidens
ID:
1262409

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Small) B.L.Turner

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Phytologia76: 414 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001261747

Common Names

  • Mimosa latidens
  • Latidens Mimosa
  • Wide-toothed Mimosa

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Description

Mimosa latidens (also called Broad-toothed Sensitive Plant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a shrub, up to 2 m tall, native to tropical South America. It is found in open areas, at altitudes of up to 1000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa latidens is a shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Mimosa latidens are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa latidens can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun to partial shade and in temperatures between 10-25°C (50-77°F). Fertilize regularly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Mimosa latidens

Mimosa latidens is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist forests, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Mimosa latidens FAQ

What is the common name of Mimosa latidens?

Broadleaf Sensitive Plant

What is the scientific name of Broadleaf Sensitive Plant?

Mimosa latidens

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa latidens?

Dry, sandy soils in the southeastern United States

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

Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.