Mimosa polyanthoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Common Names
- Mimosa polyanthoides
- Polyanthoides Mimosa
- Polyanthoides
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mimosa polyanthoides (also called Many-Flowered Mimosa, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It prefers moist habitats, such as near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Mimosa polyanthoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to attract hummingbirds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mimosa polyanthoides has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mimosa polyanthoides can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.
Where to Find Mimosa polyanthoides
Mimosa polyanthoides is native to Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil. It can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.
Mimosa polyanthoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimosa polyanthoides?
Mimosa polyanthoides
What is the common name of Mimosa polyanthoides?
Many-flowered Mimosa
What is the natural habitat of Mimosa polyanthoides?
Tropical and subtropical dry forests in South America
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,