Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
texana
ID:
177694

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Small

Source:
ildis

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard.2: 99 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000177023

Common Names

  • Texas Sensitive Plant
  • Texas Sensitive Tree
  • Texas Touch-Me-Not

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Synonyms

  • Mimosa borealis texana A.Gray [valid]

Description

Mimosa texana (also called Mimosa-brava, Mimosa-preta, Mimosa-vermelha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and moist savanna.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa texana is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Mimosa texana var. texana
Mimosa texana var. filipes (Britton & Rose) Barneby

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa texana has yellow, globular flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have two to three pairs of leaves that are divided into several leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa texana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to the Amazon rainforest and is commonly found in disturbed areas. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings and prefers well-drained, fertile soils. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -3°C.

Where to Find Mimosa texana

Mimosa texana can be found in the southern United States, primarily in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas.

Mimosa texana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa texana?

Mimosa texana

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa texana?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

What is the average height of Mimosa texana?

2-4 meters

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

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.