Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pithecolobioides
ID:
179501

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London30: 413 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178830

Common Names

  • Pithecolobioides
  • Pithecolobioides Mimosa
  • Pithecolobioides Pithecellobium

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Synonyms

  • Mimosa lasiophylla Benth. [valid]
  • Pithecellobium lasiogynum Mart. ex Benth. [valid]
  • Mimosa pithecolobioides brachystachya Benth. [valid]

Description

Mimosa pithecolobioides (also called Pithecolobium-like 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 pithecolobioides is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa pithecolobioides 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 pithecolobioides 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 pithecolobioides

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

Mimosa pithecolobioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa pithecolobioides?

Mimosa pithecolobioides

What is the common name of Mimosa pithecolobioides?

Pithecolobioides Mimosa

What is the family of Mimosa pithecolobioides?

Fabaceae

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