Mimosa watsonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Common Names
- Mimosa watsonii
- Watsonii Mimosa
- Mimosa Watsonii
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- Mimosa rekoana Britton & Rose [deprecated]
- Mimosa resinifera Britton & Rose [deprecated]
Description
Mimosa watsonii (also called 'Watson's 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 watsonii is used as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are used to make tea and herbal medicines. It is also used as a source of food and fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mimosa watsonii has yellow, fluffy flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, circular seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaflets.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mimosa watsonii 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 watsonii
Mimosa watsonii can be found in the cerrado region of Brazil.
Mimosa watsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimosa watsonii?
Mimosa watsonii
What is the common name of Mimosa watsonii?
Watson's Mimosa
Where is Mimosa watsonii found?
Mimosa watsonii is found in Brazil.
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,