Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polydactyla
ID:
165941

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4, 4: 1033 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165270

Common Names

  • Giant Sensitive Plant
  • Mimosa polydactyla
  • Giant Sensitive Tree

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Synonyms

  • Mimosa hexaphylla Salzm. ex Benth. [valid]
  • Mimosa glockeri Meisn. ex Benth. [valid]

Description

Mimosa polydactyla (also called Giant Sensitive Plant, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has bipinnate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa polydactyla is used as an ornamental plant, as a shade tree, and as a windbreak. It is also used as a source of firewood, timber, and charcoal. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa polydactyla is yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened bean. The seedlings are small and thin, with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa polydactyla is a fast-growing tropical tree that can be propagated from seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to ensure optimal growth. Pruning is also necessary to keep the tree in shape.

Where to Find Mimosa polydactyla

Mimosa polydactyla is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Mimosa polydactyla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa polydactyla?

Mimosa polydactyla

What is the common name of Mimosa polydactyla?

Mimosa

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa polydactyla?

Tropical rainforest

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

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humb.' in the authors string.
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.