Mimosa nissobiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 30(3): 420 1875
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055465
Common Names
- Mimosa nissobiensis
- Nissobi Mimosa
- Nissobiensis Mimosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mimosa nissobiensis (also called Nissobi Sensitive Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has bright green, bipinnate leaves. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mimosa nissobiensis is used as an ornamental plant, for hedges, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mimosa nissobiensis has yellow flowers, with small, black seeds and small, delicate seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mimosa nissobiensis is a perennial climber that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Mimosa nissobiensis
Mimosa nissobiensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13036566: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.