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Mimosa candollei

Fourvalve Mimosa
Also known as: Leptoglottis leptocarpa (DC.) Standl. +4 more
  • Leptoglottis leptocarpa (DC.) Standl.
  • Mimosa quadrivalvis var. leptocarpa (DC.) Barneby
  • Schrankia argentinensis Burkart
  • Schrankia leptocarpa DC.
  • Schrankia trijuga Ram.Goyena
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Fabaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or climbing shrub.

Mimosa candollei (commonly known as Fourvalve Mimosa) is a climbing shrub within the Fabaceae family. It is found natively in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Benin, Gabon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Jawa, Nigeria, Togo

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