Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
loxensis
ID:
1221717

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Brittonia45: 330 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221055

Common Names

  • Mimosa loxensis
  • Lox Mimosa
  • Lox Sensitive Plant

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Description

Mimosa loxensis (also called Loxense Mimosa, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to Central and South America. It has opposite, ovate-lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry montane forests, often in sunny, dry areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa loxensis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa loxensis is a small, white, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa loxensis is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the root clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Mimosa loxensis

Mimosa loxensis is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola and Tanzania. It can be found in moist, evergreen forests.

Mimosa loxensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa loxensis?

Mimosa loxensis

What is the common name of Mimosa loxensis?

Loxensis Mimosa

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa loxensis?

Forests of South America

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