Mimosa diplotricha var. diplotricha
Mimosa diplotricha var. diplotricha, commonly known as the sensitive shrub, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued for its unique biological properties. Renowned for its rapid movement and therapeutic potential, this species is studied for its bioactive compounds, offering promising applications in traditional healing and modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Mimosa diplotricha var. diplotricha
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is further nested within the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Mimosa as the specific variety Mimosa diplotricha var. diplotricha.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Mimosa | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Mimosa diplotricha var. diplotricha, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as the Diplotricha mimosa, while in Portuguese, it is known as mimoso-de-folha-fina. In Spanish, the species is commonly called mimoso de hoja fina, and in French, it is identified as mimosa à feuilles fines.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is noted in Togo. Its range extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, where it can be found in Burundi. Additionally, this variety is documented within the borders of Gabon and Rwanda. Finally, the plant's geographical reach includes the vast territory of the DR Congo.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Mimosa diplotricha var. diplotricha, is primarily utilized in medicinal applications through its aerial part. This includes the various structures found above the ground, such as the delicate leaves, stems, and flowers, which contain the bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic effects. By harvesting the aerial part, practitioners can access the plant's essential properties while leaving the root system intact.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial part | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |