Mimosa latispinosa Lam.

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Status: Accepted
Genus: Mimosa L.
Tribe: Mimoseae
References: [1]

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Descriptors:

• Habit:
  • Shrub
• Lifespan:
  • Perennial
• Stems:
  • Not climbing
• Source(s):
  • 1988(Africa)Lock JM
  • 1993(Indian Ocean)Lock JM & Ireland H

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Geographical Distribution:

• Africa
  • Tanzania [1]

• Indian Ocean [3052]
  • Madagascar [1]
  • Mauritius [3052]

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Notes:

• Status in Tanzania doubtful; only known from Amani where many spp. introduced.
  
• Presence on Mauritius not confirmed by Polhill (1990). [1915]
  

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Last Update: 14/06/2001 12:46:57