Mimosa parvifoliolata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Alain
Source:
ildis
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Moscosoa1: 22 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168726
Common Names
- Small-Leaf Mimosa
- Small-Leaf Sensitive Plant
- Small-Leaf Sensitive Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mimosa parvifoliolata (also called Littleleaf Sensitive Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are bipinnate. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mimosa parvifoliolata is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is used for timber, fuel, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mimosa parvifoliolata is a small, yellow, globular head with numerous stamens. The seed is a small, black, flattened, and slightly curved legume. The seedlings are small, with two leaflets and a small, white, hairy stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mimosa parvifoliolata is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and kept in a warm, humid environment until roots form.
Where to Find Mimosa parvifoliolata
Mimosa parvifoliolata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Mimosa parvifoliolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimosa parvifoliolata?
Mimosa parvifoliolata
What is the family of Mimosa parvifoliolata?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Mimosa parvifoliolata?
Small-leaved Mimosa
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
Henri Alain Liogier (1916-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alain' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Mimosa parvifoliolata Alain: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.