Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
porrecta
ID:
1305654

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jordão, M.P.Lima & Baumgratz

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa184: 132 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318108

Common Names

  • Mimosa porrecta
  • Porrecta Mimosa
  • Mimosa porrecta Plant

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Description

Mimosa porrecta (also called 'Upright Mimosa', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 meters in height. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It is found in humid forests, often in areas with rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa porrecta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa porrecta is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower that grows in clusters on a short stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, green, and cylindrical.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa porrecta can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or summer and should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny spot.

Where to Find Mimosa porrecta

Mimosa porrecta can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Mimosa porrecta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa porrecta?

Mimosa porrecta

What is the common name of Mimosa porrecta?

Prickly mimosa

What is the family of Mimosa porrecta?

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

References

José Fernando A. Baumgratz (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baumgratz' in the authors string.
Marli Pires Morim (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.P.Lima' in the authors string.
Lucaz Sá Barreto Jordão: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jordão' in the authors string.