Family: Fabaceae
Author: (DC.) Kuntze
Bibliography: Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 198 (1891)
Year: 1891
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Mimosa
Vegetable: False
Observations: Bolivia to Brazil and NE. Argentina
Description
The Bimucronate mimosa, scientifically known as Mimosa bimucronata, is an intriguing species belonging to the Fabaceae family. Established in the literature in 1891 by Kuntze, who referenced the species in “Revis. Gen. Pl. 1,” this plant carries a legacy of botanical interest.
This species graces regions stretching from Bolivia to Brazil and extends into northeastern Argentina, showcasing its adaptability across various environmental conditions in South America. Its presence in these diverse locales underlines the ecological significance and adaptability of the Bimucronate mimosa within tropical and subtropical climates.
Mimosa bimucronata is part of the larger Mimosa genus, which is renowned for its thigmonastic movement—rapid leaf closure upon touch—although specific behavioral traits of Mimosa bimucronata may vary. This fascinating plant not only contributes to the rich biodiversity of its habitats but also offers a glimpse into the intricate ecological interactions within the Fabaceae family.
Given its distribution and the regions it inhabits, the Bimucronate mimosa likely plays an important role in local ecosystems, potentially aiding in soil enrichment through nitrogen fixation—a characteristic feature of the Fabaceae family. With its scientific and common names etching its identity into the annals of botanical research, Mimosa bimucronata remains a subject of both academic interest and ecological importance.
Common Names
Por: maricá, silva, unha-de-gato
En: Bimucronate Mimosa
Pt: Maricá, Silva, Unha-de-gato
Es: Espinillo moroti
Synonyms
- Mimosa bimucronata var. trichocarpa (Hassl.)
- Mimosa bimucronata var. gymnocarpa (Hassl.)
- Mimosa bimucronata var. adenocarpa (Hassl.)
- Mimosa bimucronata var. intermedia (Hassl.)
- Mimosa bimucronata armata (Hassl.)
- Mimosa bimucronata inermis (Hassl.)
- Mimosa bimucronata var. genuina (Hassl.)
- Mimosa bimucronata f. micheliana (Hassl.)
- Mimosa sepiaria (Benth.)
- Acacia bimucronata (DC.)
- Mimosa stuhlmannii (Harms)
- Mimosa bimucronata subsp. sepiaria ((Benth.) Hassl.)
Distribution
- Argentina Northeast (native)
- Bolivia (native)
- Brazil Northeast (native)
- Brazil South (native)
- Brazil Southeast (native)
- Brazil West-Central (native)
- Paraguay (native)
- Uruguay (native)
- Borneo (introduced)
- China South-Central (introduced)
- China Southeast (introduced)
- Fiji (introduced)
- Hainan (introduced)
- Jamaica (introduced)
- Malaya (introduced)
- Mozambique (introduced)
- Réunion (introduced)
- Venezuela (introduced)
Additional Images
Flower
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Taken Mar 29, 2022 by Samarone Zimmermann (cc-by-sa)
Habit
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Fruit
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Leaf
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/9217666)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:161532-2)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Mimosa bimucronata (DC.) Kuntze)