Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polycephala
ID:
179511

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker)4: 374 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178840

Common Names

  • Polycephala
  • Polycephala Mimosa
  • Mimosa Polycephala

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Description

Mimosa polycephala (also called Many-headed 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 polycephala is used as an ornamental plant, as it has a beautiful yellow flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Mimosa polycephala var. polycephala
Mimosa polycephala var. taxifolia Barneby

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa polycephala 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 polycephala 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 polycephala

Mimosa polycephala is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina.

Mimosa polycephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa polycephala?

Mimosa polycephala

What is the common name of Mimosa polycephala?

Polycephala Mimosa

What is the family of Mimosa polycephala?

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