Mimosa psoralea
Also known as: Acacia psoralea DC. +2 more
- Acacia psoralea DC.
- Desmanthus brachypus (Baill.) Drake
- Dichrostachys brachypus Baill.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Mimosa psoralea is a shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, 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)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Madagascar