Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pringlei
ID:
170478

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
ildis

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts21: 452 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169807

Common Names

  • Mimosa Pringlei
  • Pringle's Sensitive Plant
  • Pringle's Humble Plant

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Synonyms

  • Mimosopsis pringlei (S.Watson) Britton & Rose [valid]

Description

Mimosa pringlei (also called Pringle's Mimosa, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a rounded crown. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky soils in scrub and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa pringlei is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to make perfumes and as a dye for fabrics.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Mimosa pringlei var. pringlei
Mimosa pringlei var. graminetorum Barneby

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa pringlei has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened and oval-shaped legume. The seedlings are small, with two leaflets and a pair of thorns at the base of the leaf stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa pringlei is a small, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in well-draining soil and requires regular watering. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Mimosa pringlei

Mimosa pringlei can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Mimosa pringlei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa pringlei?

Mimosa pringlei

What is the common name of Mimosa pringlei?

Pringlei mimosa

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa pringlei?

Dry forests of Brazil

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