Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macedoana
ID:
170434

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burkart

Source:
ildis

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana13: 389 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169763

Common Names

  • Mimosa Macedoana
  • Macedonian Sensitive Plant
  • Macedonian Touch-me-not

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Description

Mimosa macedoana (also called Macedo's sensitive plant, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Brazil and Paraguay. It has bipinnate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in open areas and along roadsides, often in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa macedoana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Mimosa macedoana var. macedoana
Mimosa macedoana var. glabrescens (Burkart) Barneby

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa macedoana is a small, yellow puffball. The seed is a small, black, flattened disc. The seedlings are small, delicate and have compound leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa macedoana is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Mimosa macedoana

Mimosa macedoana is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.

Mimosa macedoana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa macedoana?

Mimosa macedoana

What is the common name of Mimosa macedoana?

Mimosa macedoana

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa macedoana?

Tropical forests of Central and 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

References