5,601 observationsLeast Concern
Giant Sensitive Plant
Mimosa pigra
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Fabales βΊFamily: Fabaceae βΊGenus: Mimosa
About
Mimosa pigra, commonly known as the giant sensitive tree, (pigra = lazy, slow), is a species of the genus Mimosa, in the family Fabaceae. It is native to the Neotropics, but has been listed as one of the world's 100 worst invasive species and forms dense, thorny, impenetrable thickets, particularly in wet areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Giant Sensitive Plant is Mimosa pigra.
- The Giant Sensitive Plant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Giant Sensitive Plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Giant Sensitive Plant belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Giant Sensitive Plant belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Giant Sensitive Plant belongs to the order Fabales.
- Giant Sensitive Plant belongs to the family Fabaceae.
- Giant Sensitive Plant belongs to the genus Mimosa.