Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tarda
ID:
1062985

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.65: 434 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062323

Common Names

  • Mimosa tarda
  • Late Mimosa
  • Late Sensitive Plant

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Description

Mimosa tarda (also called Late Mimosa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Argentina and Uruguay. It has a spreading, open crown and bipinnate leaves. It grows in dry and moist forests, as well as in savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa tarda is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimosa tarda is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a brown, flattened, and oval-shaped pod. The seedlings are small and have two leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa tarda is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seeds should be covered lightly with soil and watered regularly. Seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location when they are 15-20 cm tall.

Where to Find Mimosa tarda

Mimosa tarda is native to South America and can be found in dry forests and savannas.

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