Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudocallosa
ID:
175768

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burkart

Source:
ildis

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ilustr. Catar.1(Leg.:Mim.): 215 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175097

Common Names

  • Mimosa pseudocallosa
  • Pseudocallosa Mimosa
  • Mimosa Pseudocallosa

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Description

Mimosa pseudocallosa (also called Pseudocallosa mimosa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown, reaching a height of up to 6 m. It is native to the coastal areas of South Africa and Namibia. It can be found in coastal dunes, sandy soils, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa pseudocallosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa pseudocallosa has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, slender stem. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, slender stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa pseudocallosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.

Where to Find Mimosa pseudocallosa

Mimosa pseudocallosa is native to the Cerrado of Brazil.

Mimosa pseudocallosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa pseudocallosa?

Mimosa pseudocallosa

What is the family of Mimosa pseudocallosa?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Mimosa pseudocallosa?

Mimosa

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