Mimosa quitensis
Also known as: Acacia lehmannii (Britton & Killip) J.F.Macbr. +2 more
- Acacia lehmannii (Britton & Killip) J.F.Macbr.
- Mimosopsis quitensis (Benth.) Britton & Rose
- Senegalia lehmannii Britton & Killip
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Mimosa quitensis is a shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet 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)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Ecuador
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)
Jawa