Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
neptunioides
ID:
1053857

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
C.E.O.Kuntze, Revis. Gen. Pl.3(2): 67 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001053195

Common Names

  • Neptunioides Mimosa
  • Mimosa Neptunioides
  • Mimosa Neptunioides var. Neptunioides

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Description

Mimosa neptunioides (also called Neptune's Sensitive Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central America and Mexico. It has a woody stem and can grow up to 5 meters tall. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and can be found in open woodlands, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa neptunioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa neptunioides is a yellow puffball with a long stem. The seed is a small, dark brown, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, delicate, and have pale green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa neptunioides is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the tips of the branches and place in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Mimosa neptunioides

Mimosa neptunioides is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, from Mexico to Argentina.

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