Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tandilensis
ID:
170512

Status:
valid

Authors:
Speg.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Contr. Fl. Tandil: 13 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169841

Common Names

  • Mimosa tandilensis
  • Tandil Sensitive Plant
  • Tandil Touch-me-not

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Description

Mimosa tandilensis (also called 'Tandil Sensitive Plant', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has bipinnate leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in open areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa tandilensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa tandilensis is a bright yellow, with a single petal. The seed is a small, round, brown seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa tandilensis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Mimosa tandilensis

Mimosa tandilensis is native to Argentina.

Mimosa tandilensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa tandilensis?

Mimosa tandilensis

What type of plant is Mimosa tandilensis?

A shrub

Where is Mimosa tandilensis 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