Mimosa schleidenii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Herter
Source:
ildis
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Revista Sudamer. Bot.7: 208 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169825
Common Names
- Schleiden's Sensitive Plant
- Schleiden Sensitive Plant
- Schleiden's Mimosa
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- Mimosa lindleyi Burkart [illegitimate]
- Mimosa marginata Lindl. [illegitimate]
- Mimosa prostrata Schleid. & Vogel [invalid]
- Mimosa prostrata Regel [illegitimate]
Description
Mimosa schleidenii (also called Schleiden's Sensitive Plant, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has pink-purple flowers and is often found in dry, sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Mimosa schleidenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used as a traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mimosa schleidenii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mimosa schleidenii is a fast-growing, perennial shrub that can reach heights of up to 10 feet. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Mimosa schleidenii
Mimosa schleidenii can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Mimosa schleidenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimosa schleidenii?
Mimosa schleidenii
What type of plant is Mimosa schleidenii?
A shrub
Where is Mimosa schleidenii native to?
South America
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
Wilhelm Gustav Franz Herter (1884-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herter' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Mimosa schleidenii Herter: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.