Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilulifera
ID:
179500

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker)4: 386 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178829

Common Names

  • Pilular mimosa
  • Gum acacia
  • Ratanjot

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Description

Mimosa pilulifera (also called Pill-bearing Mimosa, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the United States and Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky soils and has small, pink flowers and small, oval leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa pilulifera is used as a source of firewood and timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Mimosa pilulifera var. pseudincana (Burkart) Barneby
Mimosa pilulifera var. pilulifera

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa pilulifera is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa pilulifera can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Mimosa pilulifera

Mimosa pilulifera can be found in dry, sandy soils in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

Mimosa pilulifera FAQ

What is Mimosa pilulifera?

Mimosa pilulifera is a member of the Fabaceae family. It produces white or pink flowers. It is found in plains, roadsides, and wastelands. It blooms from January to December.

Where does Mimosa pilulifera grow?

Mimosa pilulifera is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

What does Mimosa pilulifera look like?

Mimosa pilulifera is a small to medium-sized tree that can reach a height of 5 to 10 m (16 to 33 ft).

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