Mimosa pudica L. var. unijuga (Duch. and Walp.) Griseb

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Brief:

Flowering class: Dicot Habit: Herb Distribution notes: Exotic

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Diagnostic:

Habit: Undershrub

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Root: Used to control dipsomania (alcoholism) in Surinam. Stem and Leaf: Infusion used to sharpen the sense of smell in French Guiana hunting dogs. Leaf: In Surinam, an alcoholic extract is given by teetotalers to drunkards to remedy drunkenness. For a mild sudorific; infusion is tonic, bitter. Seed: Emetic. Root: Vomitive, irritant; toxic in large dosage.

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Range Description:

Mimosa pudica is widespread in Central America, northern South America and the Caribbean. This taxon has also been introduced to many countries around the world.

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Habitat and Ecology:

Habitat and Ecology

M. pudica inhabits thickets, savannas, roadsides in pine or oak-pine forest.

Systems

  • Terrestrial
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Folklore:

Indigenous Information: Leaves are used for the treatment of piles. The fumes from the leaves drive away the bees during honey collection.

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Worldwide distribution:

native to south America; an introduced weed in Africa.

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General Habitat:

"Common on moist and ungrazed places. Near riverbanks, bunds of arable lands, fallow lands and water courses. Found in plains from the coast to 1300m. Native of South America, now pantropical."

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Uses:

Leaves and roots are used in traditional medicines.

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National Distribution:
United States

Origin: Exotic

Regularity: Regularly occurring

Currently: Unknown/Undetermined

Confidence: Confident

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