Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perplicata
ID:
1305664

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.M.Borges

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa177: 37 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318118

Common Names

  • Mimosa perplicata
  • Perplicata Mimosa
  • Mimosa perplicata Plant

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Description

Mimosa perplicata (also called 'Folded Mimosa', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 meters in height. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It is found in humid forests, often in areas with rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa perplicata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa perplicata has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa perplicata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or summer and should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny spot.

Where to Find Mimosa perplicata

Mimosa perplicata can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Mimosa perplicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa perplicata?

Mimosa perplicata

What is the common name of Mimosa perplicata?

Perplexed mimosa

Where is Mimosa perplicata native to?

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

References

Leonardo Maurici Borges: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Borges' in the authors string.