Status:
valid
Authors:
Burkart
Source:
ildis
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana7: 530 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169796
Common Names
- Mimosa per-dusenii
- Per-dusenii Mimosa
- Dusen's Mimosa
Description
Mimosa per-dusenii (also called Per-dusen's Mimosa, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a rounded crown. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky soils in scrub and chaparral habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Mimosa per-dusenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mimosa per-dusenii is a yellow puffball with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a flat, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaflets.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mimosa per-dusenii is a small, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in well-draining soil and requires regular watering. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Mimosa per-dusenii
Mimosa per-dusenii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Mimosa per-dusenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimosa per-dusenii?
Mimosa per-dusenii
What is the common name of Mimosa per-dusenii?
Per-dusenii mimosa
What is the natural habitat of Mimosa per-dusenii?
Dry forests of Brazil
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