Mimosa leprosa
Also known as: Mimosa calodendron var. leprosa Bong. ex Benth.
- Mimosa calodendron var. leprosa Bong. ex Benth.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Mimosa leprosa is a shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Mimosa genus, encompassing over 600 species globally. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Southeast
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms