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