Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Mimosa

Species:

Mimosa kalunga

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Cerrado species adapted to frequent fire; resprouts from root crown after fire.

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Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Notes:

Seeds have physical dormancy; scarification (mechanical or acid) is required to break the hard seed coat.

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