Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trinerva
ID:
1306863

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.F.Dutra & F.C.P.García

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.68: 169 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001319317

Common Names

  • Mimosa trinerva
  • Mimosa
  • Trinerva

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Description

Mimosa trinerva (also called three-nerve mimosa, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It grows up to 2 meters in height and has leathery, ovate leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and is often found near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa trinerva is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for construction and furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa trinerva has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa trinerva is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray. Prune regularly to keep the plant compact and to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Mimosa trinerva

Mimosa trinerva can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil.

Mimosa trinerva FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa trinerva?

Mimosa trinerva

What is the common name of Mimosa trinerva?

Three-nerve sensitive plant

What is the natural habitat of Mimosa trinerva?

Tropical and subtropical regions of 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

Flávia Cristina Pinto Garcia (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.C.P.García' in the authors string.
Valquíria Ferreira Dutra (b.1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.F.Dutra' in the authors string.