Jurema

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Mimosa limana
• Mimosa cabrera
• Acacia jurema
• Mimosa nigra
• Mimosa hostilis
• Acacia tenuiflora
• Mimosa apodocarpa var. hostilis
• Acacia hostilis

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically categorized under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is a member of the Fabaceae family. Finally, it is classified under the genus Mimosa.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions. Within the Malesia botanical realm, it can be found in Jawa and Malaya. Its presence also extends to the island of Sumatera. Furthermore, the species is located within Papuasia, specifically in New Guinea. Finally, its range reaches into North America, specifically in Mexico Northeast.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Mimosa tenuiflora is characterized by its ability to thrive within specific semi-arid and seasonal biomes, primarily occupying the Caatinga (stricto sensu) and Cerrado (lato sensu) habitats. This species demonstrates significant adaptability to varying topographical positions, maintaining an elevational range that extends from sea level (0 m AMSL) up to a maximum of 1000 m AMSL. Its presence in these distinct ecosystems reflects a specialized niche suited to the climatic pressures and soil compositions typical of these Brazilian landscapes.

Elevational range max:

1000 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

Caatinga (stricto sensu), Cerrado (lato sensu)

Life history

The life history of Mimosa tenuiflora is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to establish long-term presence within its ecosystem through multiple growing seasons. Its developmental pattern is influenced by seasonal changes, as it exhibits deciduousness, shedding its foliage during specific periods of environmental stress or dormancy. This cycle of growth and leaf senescence enables the plant to manage resources effectively throughout its extended lifespan.

Deciduousness :

deciduous

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Mimosa tenuiflora is characterized by its growth form as a woody tree, reaching a mean plant height of approximately 5 m, though it can attain a maximum height of up to 8 m. As a terrestrial species, it is neither aquatic nor an epiphyte, maintaining a life cycle independent of parasitic relationships. The plant is a self-supporting organism, lacking the climbing habits of lianas or vines, and instead develops a sturdy, woody structure that defines its physical presence in its habitat.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

8 m

Plant height mean:

5 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Mimosa tenuiflora is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which governs its carbon fixation processes and energy production. The plant exhibits a highly consistent leaf dry matter content (LDMC), with a recorded mean, minimum, and maximum value of 500 mg/g, indicating a stable structural investment in its foliar tissues. Furthermore, Mimosa tenuiflora functions as a nitrogen fixer, facilitating a symbiotic relationship that allows it to convert atmospheric nitrogen into a biologically available form, thereby enhancing its nutrient acquisition capabilities in various soil environments.

Leaf dry matter content (LDMC) mean:

500 mg/g

Nitrogen fixer :

yes

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Mimosa tenuiflora is driven by a biotic pollination syndrome, relying heavily on biological agents to facilitate fertilization. Specifically, the plant utilizes insect-based pollination, with bees identified as a primary pollinator, ensuring the transfer of pollen between flowers. Following successful pollination, the plant produces seeds characterized by a relatively small mass. The seed mass fluctuates within a specific range, with a minimum value of 0.00971 g and a maximum value of 0.01492 g, resulting in a calculated mean seed mass of 0.012315 g.

Pollination syndrome :

insect

Pollination syndrome :

bee

Pollination syndrome :

biotic

Seed mass max:

0.01492 g

Seed mass mean:

0.012315 g

Seed mass min:

0.00971 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Mimosa tenuiflora has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, stem.

Leaf

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Stem

1. Planta medica

Chemicals

Mimosa tenuiflora has 22 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Tannins, Flavonoids, Lupeol, Saponins, Tannin.

Tannins

1. Archives of microbiology
2. Journal of ethnopharmacology
3. Revista de biologia tropical

Flavonoids

1. Natural product research
2. Archives of microbiology

Lupeol

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
2. Revista de biologia tropical

Saponins

1. Archivos de investigacion medica
2. Revista de biologia tropical

Tannin

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
2. Archivos de investigacion medica

3-O-beta-d-glucopyranosyl-stigmasterol

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

ANTHOCYANIN

1. Natural product research

Ash

1. Dr. Duke

BETA-SITOSTEROL

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

CAMPESTEROL

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Mimosa tenuiflora has 22 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker, Antibacterial, Anticoagulant, Antidiabetic, Antifungal.

Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker

1. Dr. Duke

Antibacterial

1. Revista de investigacion clinica; organo del Hospital de Enfermedades de la Nutricion

Anticoagulant

1. International journal of environmental research and public health

Antidiabetic

1. Dr. Duke

Antifungal

1. Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

Antihypertensive

1. Dr. Duke

Antimicrobial

1. Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

Antimycotic

1. Revista de investigacion clinica; organo del Hospital de Enfermedades de la Nutricion

Antiobesity

1. Dr. Duke

Antiseptic

1. Animals : an open access journal from MDPI

Conditions

Mimosa tenuiflora has 10 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include burns, Depression, Trichinella spiralis, asthma, bronchitis.

Burns

1. Revista de investigacion clinica; organo del Hospital de Enfermedades de la Nutricion
2. Revista de biologia tropical

Depression

1. International journal of molecular sciences

Trichinella spiralis

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Asthma

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Bronchitis

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Fever

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Oral candidiasis

1. Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

Surgical wounds

1. Animals : an open access journal from MDPI

Venous ulcer

1. International wound journal

Venous ulcers

1. International wound journal

Preparations

Mimosa tenuiflora has 17 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanol extracts, Pyroligneous Extract, bark, bark tea, capsules.

Methanol extracts

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
2. Life (Basel, Switzerland)

Pyroligneous extract

1. Animals : an open access journal from MDPI

Bark

1. Phytochemistry

Bark tea

1. Revista de biologia tropical

Capsules

1. Revista de biologia tropical

Creams

1. Revista de biologia tropical

Ethanolic extracts

1. International journal of environmental research and public health

Extracts

1. Archives of microbiology

Hydrogel

1. International wound journal

Jurema preta

1. Planta medica