Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pumilio
ID:
1249520

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.65: 684 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248858

Common Names

  • Mimosa Pumilio
  • Mimosa Pumilius
  • Mimosa Pumilium

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Description

Mimosa pumilio (also called Mimosa pumilio, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States. It has alternate, simple, evergreen leaves that are 2-4 inches long and have a leathery texture. Its white flowers are small and fragrant. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in deserts, scrublands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa pumilio is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa pumilio has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa pumilio is an annual plant that is best grown from seed. The seeds should be sown in spring, in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 8-12 inches apart. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Propagation can also be done by division in the spring or by cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Mimosa pumilio

Mimosa pumilio is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Mimosa pumilio FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa pumilio?

Mimosa pumilio

What is the family of Mimosa pumilio?

Fabaceae

Where is Mimosa pumilio found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region.

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