Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longistipula
ID:
1305647

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.F.Dutra & F.C.P.García

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot.38: 398 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318101


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Uses & Benefits

Mimosa longistipula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Mimosa longistipula are yellow, small and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa longistipula can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or summer and should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny spot.

Where to Find Mimosa longistipula

Mimosa longistipula is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It can be found in the states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo.

Mimosa longistipula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa longistipula?

Mimosa longistipula

What is the common name of Mimosa longistipula?

Long-stipuled mimosa

What is the family of Mimosa longistipula?

Fabaceae

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

Flávia Cristina Pinto Garcia (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.C.P.García' in the authors string.
Valquíria Ferreira Dutra (b.1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.F.Dutra' in the authors string.