Mimosa elliptica
Also known as: Mimosa asperata var. cinerea Vell. +1 more
- Mimosa asperata var. cinerea Vell.
- Mimosa asperata var. elliptica (Benth.) Hassl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Mimosa elliptica is a shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Mimosa is notably large, comprising more than 600 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Tanzania