Mimosa pudica var. tetrandra
Also known as: Mimosa hispidula Humb. & Bonpl. +1 more
- Mimosa hispidula Humb. & Bonpl.
- Mimosa tetrandra Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual, perennial or subshrub.
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Mimosa pudica var. tetrandra is an annual, herbaceous perennial or shrub within the Fabaceae family. It is found natively in South America. Within its native range, this variety is primarily associated with 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)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Cuba, French Guiana, Guyana, 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, Jawa, Malawi, Malaya, Maluku, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Philippines, Queensland, Solomon Is., Sumatera
Base Species & Variations