Mimosaceae · Mimosa

Mimosa prainiana

Climbing shrub
Habit
Climbing shrub
Found in India
Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka
Flowering
August-December

Plant Details

Scientific name
Mimosa prainiana
Genus
Mimosa
Habitat
Scrub forests
Habitat type
Forest, Scrub
Native to
India
Found in India
Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka
Flowering & fruiting
August-December
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Mimosaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Head
Fruit
Legume

Typical of the Mimosaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Mimosa prainiana

Mimosa prainiana is a climbing shrub belonging to the Mimosaceae family (Mimosa/Acacia family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate bipinnate compound leaves, globose head or spike flower clusters, pod/legume fruit. It is typically found in scrub forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-December.

Illustration representing the Mimosaceae family
Botanical family

Mimosaceae

Mimosa/Acacia family

Mimosa prainiana belongs to the Mimosaceae family.

The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.

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