abaracaatinga, bracaatinga, bracatinga

Mimosa scabrella

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Basic Information

Family: Fabaceae

Genus: mimosa

Plant ID (slug): mimosa-scabrella

Numeric ID: 20544

USDA Hardiness: 10-12

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Mimosa scabrella is a deciduous Tree growing to 10 m (32ft) by 12 m (39ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The flowers are pollinated by Bees. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist or wet soil. The plant is not wind tolerant.

Distribution

S. America - southern and eastern Brazil.

Habitats

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Mimosa scabrella abaracaatinga, bracaatinga, bracatinga