Mimosa ursina Mart.

  • Filed As

    Mimosaceae
    Mimosa ursina Mart.

  • Collector(s)

    G. P. Lewis 1921 with S. M. M. Andrade, 28 Mar 1991

  • Location

    Brazil. Bahia. Ca. 4km along estrada de terra from Livramento do Brumado to Rio de Contas.

  • Habitat

    Open pebbly area of small quarry by roadside. Surrounding vegetation caatinga.

  • Description

    Semi-erect herb from woody tap-root [see specimen label for additional information]. Phenology of specimen: Fruit.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 449050

    Occurrence ID: 3cb604bc-fdde-4d1f-8e7b-024bf79a3286

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  • Kingdom

    Plantae

  • Division

    Magnoliophyta

  • Order

    Fabales

  • Family

    Fabaceae

  • All Determinations

    Mimosa ursina Mart. det G. P. Lewis, 1991

  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Bahia

  • Locality

    Ca. 4km along estrada de terra from Livramento do Brumado to Rio de Contas

  • Coordinates

    -13.63, -41.85

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NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
00449050
BOTANICAL
GARDE**
Mimosa \\jC£i
BRAZIL: Bahia: c. 4 km along estrada de
terra from Livramento do Brumado to Rio
de Contas.
c. 41°51'W, 13°38'S
Open pebbly area of small quarry by
roadside. Surrounding vegetation
caatinga.
Semi-erect herb from woody tap-root;
foliage very sensitive and closes
immediately after touched; stems tinged
reddish; leaflets bluish green; young
fruits yellowish green^	(t,?.
G.P. Lewis & S.M.M. de Andrade 1921
DUPLS.: CEPEC
28.3.1991
00449050