Mimosa polydactyla
Also known as: Mimosa glockeri Meisn. ex Benth. +1 more
- Mimosa glockeri Meisn. ex Benth.
- Mimosa hexaphylla Salzm. ex Benth.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling subshrub.
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Mimosa polydactyla is a scrambling shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Found natively in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Mimosa genus, encompassing over 600 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Panama, Peru, Surinam, Venezuela
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)
Gulf of Guinea Is., Puerto Rico, Windward Is.