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Mimosa pudica var. unijuga

Shameplant
Also known as: Mimosa endymionis Mart. +4 more
  • Mimosa endymionis Mart.
  • Mimosa irritabilis C.Presl
  • Mimosa irritabilis Dum.Cours.
  • Mimosa pudibunda Willd.
  • Mimosa pudica f. glabrior Benth.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Variety
  • Botanical Family: Fabaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual, perennial or subshrub.

Mimosa pudica var. unijuga (commonly known as Shameplant) is an annual, herbaceous perennial or shrub within the Fabaceae family. It is found natively in North America and South America. Within its native range, this variety is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Mimosa pudica, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Honduras, Leeward Is., Mexico Southeast, Peru, Puerto Rico, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela

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)
Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Cambodia, Fiji, Hawaii, India, Malaya, Marquesas, Mauritius, Myanmar, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Northern Territory, Queensland, Rodrigues, Réunion, Solomon Is., Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tokelau-Manihiki, Tuamotu, Vietnam
Base Species & Variations

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