Status:
valid
Authors:
Barneby
Source:
tro
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.65: 745 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248880
Common Names
- Mimosa Luciana
- Luciana Mimosa
- Luciana's Mimosa
Description
Mimosa luciana (also called Luciana Mimosa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has pink or white flowers and small, hairy pods.
Uses & Benefits
Mimosa luciana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a hedge or screen plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mimosa luciana has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mimosa luciana is a shrub that can be propagated from seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Mimosa luciana
Mimosa luciana can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Mimosa luciana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimosa luciana?
Mimosa luciana
What is the common name of Mimosa luciana?
Luciana Mimosa
What is the natural habitat of Mimosa luciana?
Dry forests of Central 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