Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lepidophora
ID:
169395

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rizzini

Source:
ildis

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia28(41): 170 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168724

Common Names

  • Lepidophora Mimosa
  • Fern Mimosa
  • Fern Tree Mimosa

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Description

Mimosa lepidophora (also called Pink Mimosa, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are bipinnate. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa lepidophora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a cover crop and forage crop, as it is a nitrogen-fixing species.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa lepidophora has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have two cotyledons, a pair of small, oval-shaped leaves that are covered with white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa lepidophora is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and kept in a warm, humid environment until roots form.

Where to Find Mimosa lepidophora

Mimosa lepidophora is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Mimosa lepidophora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa lepidophora?

Mimosa lepidophora

What is the family of Mimosa lepidophora?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Mimosa lepidophora?

Scaly Mimosa

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