PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / FABALES / FABACEAE / CAESALPINIOIDEAE / MIMOSEAE / MIMOSA / PUDICA
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature
FSA
SA
BOT
NAM
ESW
LES
WC
EC
NC
FS
GA
KZN
LP
MP
NW
Absent
Indigenous
Endemic
Naturalised
Invasive
Names and Sources
Published in: Sp. Pl. 1: 518 (1753)
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kruidjie-roer-my-nie | Afrikaans | Agricultural Research Centre. 2016. South African Plant Invaders Atlas Database (SAPIA). | |
| Sensitive plant | English | Agricultural Research Centre. 2016. South African Plant Invaders Atlas Database (SAPIA). |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Fabales
FAMILY Fabaceae
SUBFAMILY Caesalpinioideae
TRIBE Mimoseae
GENUS Mimosa
SPECIES pudica
This species contains accepted infraspecific taxa:
38 results for Mimosa pudica L.
Barcode: NH0148063-0 Collector(s) & number: Cheek, MD, 1228 | 2011-12-8
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Port Durnford; SQF office, at entrance, among kaun oibes next to R102.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0139518-0 Collector(s) & number: Cheek, MD, 920 | 2011-6-1
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Amanzimtoti, Tributary to Little Amanzimtoti, close to Vasco da Gama Road.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0911071-0 Collector(s) & number: Rwaburindore, PK, #2401 | 1987-4-15
Uganda, Uganda: Butembe-Bunya, Busoga U3, Buwenda, 5km West of Jinja town.Roadside bushland.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0911068-0 Collector(s) & number: Rwaburindore, PK, #2365 | 1987-4-1
Uganda, Uganda: Kyadondo, W. Mengo, 1 km. N of Kisaasi.Roadside bushland.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0238342-0 Collector(s) & number: Menne, W, 1316 | 1996-5-1
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Lower Tugela District: Umhlali; 2km South of Compensation/Ballito flyover on the N2 toll road.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0457978-0 Collector(s) & number: Ross, JH, 1993 | 1969-2-25
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DURBAN BOT GARDENS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0130096-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 13122 | 1995-5-10
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, North Coast. Shakaskraal. East of road and rail bridges: Mhlali Floodplain.
General notes: Suffrutex, small, low; flowers pink. Vegetation type: floodplain reeds. Substrate: soil. Moisture regime: floodplain. Soil type: silty sand (alluvial). Exposure: sun. Aspect: East. Slope: gentle. Other: with short vegetation in tall (dry) reed stand. Notes: common. Altitude: ca. 14m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0101491-0 Collector(s) & number: Cunningham, AB, s.n. | 1987-4-13
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0121220-2 Collector(s) & number: Menne, W, 1316 | 1996-5-1
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umhlali, c. 2km south of Compensation/Ballito flyoveron the N2 toll road.
General notes: Road verge, mowed grass. Scandent, spiny shrub. Flowers pinkish mauwe fading to a dusty cream. Vigorous, spreading plant;flowering and fruiting profusely "Sensitive" leaves.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0123833-0 Collector(s) & number: Menne, W, 1316 | 1996-5-1
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umhlali, c.2km South of Compensation/Ballito flyover on the N2 toll road.
General notes: Road verge, mowed grass. Scandent, spiny shrub. Flowers pinkish mauve fading to a dusty cream. Vigorous, spreading plant; flowering and fruiting profusely."Sensitive" leaves.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0147677-0 Collector(s) & number: Cheek, MD, 1771 | 2013-7-8
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban; Amanzimtoti; Wanda Cele Road.
General notes: Not abundant.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0911072-0 Collector(s) & number: Thomas, DW, 4041 | 1984-10-13
Cameroon,
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0121220-1 Collector(s) & number: Menne, W, 1316 | 1996-5-1
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umhlali, c. 2km south of Compensation/Ballito flyoveron the N2 toll road.
General notes: Road verge, mowed grass. Scandent, spiny shrub. Flowers pinkish mauwe fading to a dusty cream. Vigorous, spreading plant;flowering and fruiting profusely "Sensitive" leaves.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0782326-0 Collector(s) & number: Plowes, DCH, 6083 | 1974-12-28
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Amanzimtoti.
General notes: River bank. Herb to 50cm, straggling to partially erect. Plant with sensitive leaves growing in rank grass & weeds. Flowers in short mauve-pink catkin-like to elongate balls. Stems & leaf rachis with ginger coloured hairs.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0390500-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 6212 | 1967-3-27
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, UMBOGINTWINI VALLEY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0059648-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, s.n. | 1967-3-27
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban District, Umbogintwini Valley
General notes: Erect herb 90cm tall in secondary scrub on floodplain in alluvial fine sandy caly. Occasional. Leaves sensitive to touch. Flowers Mauvish pink.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0632798-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 13122 | 1995-5-10
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, North Coast, Shakaskraal, East of road and rail bridges: Mhlali Floodplain.
General notes: Floodplain reeds. Silty sand (alluvial). Slope: Gentle. With short vegetation in tall (dry) reed stand. Small, low suffrutex. Conf: A. Krige 2005
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0721696-0 Collector(s) & number: Plowes, DCH, 6083 | 1974-12-28
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, AMANZIMTOTI; GROWING IN RANK GRASS AND WEEDS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0147780-0 Collector(s) & number: Cheek, MD, 2519 | 2016-4-22
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Eshowe; along R66; close to Gingindlovu.
General notes: Not cultivated; only one large patch seen (1 square metre).
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0142736-0 Collector(s) & number: Cheek, MD, 1298 | 2012-5-22
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, Westville surburb, corner of Syringa and Spine Road.
General notes: About 5 separate plants along the roadside. Early detection and Rapid Response.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0121220-3 Collector(s) & number: Menne, W, 1316 | 1996-5-1
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umhlali, c. 2km south of Compensation/Ballito flyoveron the N2 toll road.
General notes: Road verge, mowed grass. Scandent, spiny shrub. Flowers pinkish mauwe fading to a dusty cream. Vigorous, spreading plant;flowering and fruiting profusely "Sensitive" leaves.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0135658-0 Collector(s) & number: Cheek, MD, 751 | 2010-7-28
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umhlanga, Ballito area, next to R102 close to the Ballito drive turnoff.
General notes: Notes: Not abundant. No herbivory.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0131027-0 Collector(s) & number: Styles, D, 2243 | 2004-1-17
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Banks of the Umgeni River, downriver of the INanda Dam Wall, inland of Durban.
General notes: Plants with pink flowers, leaves sensitive to touch, a number at one point in a sandy place on the banks of the Umgeni River. Habitat: riverbank. Substrate: soil. Soil type: sandy. Notes: occasional.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0059472-0 Collector(s) & number: Ross, JH, 1993 | 1969-2-25
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban Botanic Gardens.
General notes: Herb, woody below, up to 0.5 m high growing in red berea sand. Plants armed with prickles.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0695362-0 Collector(s) & number: Retief, IM, 350 | 1987-1-13
South Africa, Mpumalanga, BLYDE RIVER DAM; SYBRAND VAN NIEKERK; RESORT. IN LAWNS AND ALONG ROADS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0139431-0 Collector(s) & number: Keswa, VW, 1429 | 2006-11-26
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ezinqoleni Municipality, KwaNongidi, ±1 1 km west of Bhosiki Primary School.
General notes: Zulu Botanical Knowledge Project.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0918713-0 Collector(s) & number: Dibata, JJ, 182 | 1987-6-15
Gabon, Gabon: Estuaire: Okala, Libreville. Vegetation 2e.
General notes: Photo 36: 22.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0134994-0 Collector(s) & number: Cheek, MD, 223 | 2010-1-15
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, eThekwini Municipality, Westville suburb, Kingsmead Drive, near the cul-de-sac.
General notes: Notes: Not abundant. No herbivory noted.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
No literature available.
No results found for Mimosa pudica L.
| Part(s) of plant used | Use(s) | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Leaves | Guineaworm sores | Dalziel, JM; Hutchinson, J. 1936. The useful plants of west tropical Africa. Crown Agents for the Colonies, London. [All rights reserved] |
| Leaves | Bitter tonic | Dalziel, JM; Hutchinson, J. 1936. The useful plants of west tropical Africa. Crown Agents for the Colonies, London. [All rights reserved] |
| Roots | Gravel | Dalziel, JM; Hutchinson, J. 1936. The useful plants of west tropical Africa. Crown Agents for the Colonies, London. [All rights reserved] |
| Leaves | Dysentery | Dalziel, JM; Hutchinson, J. 1936. The useful plants of west tropical Africa. Crown Agents for the Colonies, London. [All rights reserved] |
| Leaves | Dysentery | Abbiw, DK. 1990. Useful plants of Ghana: West African uses of wild and cultivated plants. Intermediate Technology Publications; Royal Botanic Gardens, London; Kew. [All rights reserved] |
| Leaves | Diarrhoea | Abbiw, DK. 1990. Useful plants of Ghana: West African uses of wild and cultivated plants. Intermediate Technology Publications; Royal Botanic Gardens, London; Kew. [All rights reserved] |
| Leaves | Guineaworm sores | Abbiw, DK. 1990. Useful plants of Ghana: West African uses of wild and cultivated plants. Intermediate Technology Publications; Royal Botanic Gardens, London; Kew. [All rights reserved] |
| Roots | Emetic | Abbiw, DK. 1990. Useful plants of Ghana: West African uses of wild and cultivated plants. Intermediate Technology Publications; Royal Botanic Gardens, London; Kew. [All rights reserved] |
| Leaves | Guinea worm | Githens, TS. 1948. Drug plants of Africa, Vol. 8. University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia. [All rights reserved] |
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