Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
suffruticosa
ID:
166442

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vatke) Drake

Source:
ildis

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
A.Grandidier, Hist. Phys. Madagascar30: 45 (1902 publ. 1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165771

Common Names

  • Mimosa suffruticosa
  • Suffruticosa Mimosa
  • Suffruticosa Mimosa Tree

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Synonyms

  • Mimosa decurrens Bojer ex Benth. [illegitimate]
  • Entada suffruticosa Vatke [valid]
  • Mimosa barclayana Sweet [invalid]

Description

Mimosa suffruticosa (also called Silk Tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central America and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and in seasonally dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa suffruticosa is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Mimosa suffruticosa are small and yellow. The seeds are small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are slender and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa suffruticosa is a tropical evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.

Where to Find Mimosa suffruticosa

Mimosa suffruticosa is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and Brazil.

Mimosa suffruticosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa suffruticosa?

Mimosa suffruticosa

What is the common name of Mimosa suffruticosa?

Mimosa

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa suffruticosa?

It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in tropical forests.

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

Emmanuel Drake del Castillo (1855-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drake' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Vatke (1849-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vatke' in the authors string.