Mimosa Sensitive Plant

The Sensitive Plant or plant mimosa pudica has gained a lot of attention due to the odd un-plant-like movements this species has.

Mimosa sensitive plant. While it has a lot to offer as a houseplant with its feathery compound leaves and pretty powder puff flowers its the amazing leaf action that makes this tropical plant so intriguing. One of natures many delights Mimosa pudica is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. Sensitive plant scientifically known as Mimosa pudica is a creeping annual or perennial herb which is also known as Touch-me-not Sensitive Grass Shame Bush Shame Face Shame Lady Shame Weed common sensitive-plant shameplant TickleMe Plant Shy plant Sleeping grass and Prayer Plant.

Two species in the genus are especially notable. This is a fascinating action that can capture the attention of both adults and children. Its delicate foliage and the movement of its leaves are some of the most attractive qualities.

The leaflets can close together in response to stimuli. Kuniata LS Nagaraja H 1994. The touch-me-not experiencing seismonastic movements is a crawling blossom or persistent species of herb found in South and Central America as it sprouts up mostly under shade of trees or shrubs.

When the Mimosa pudica commonly known as the sensitive plant is touched by another organism its leaves fold in upon themselves and its stems droop. It is hypothesized that this rapid folding deters herbivores and insects from eating the plant by making the plant appear smaller while simultaneously exposing the sharp spines on the plant stems. Mimosa is a genus of about 400 species of herbs and shrubs in the mimosoid clade of the legume family FabaceaeThe generic name is derived from the Greek word μῖμος mimos an actor or mime and the feminine suffix -osa resembling suggesting its sensitive leaves which seem to mimic conscious life.

Mimosa Pudica - The Sensitive Plant - YouTube. The sensitive plant is a far cousin of beans and legumes which are also part of the Fabaceae family. The Mimosa pudica or Sensitive Plant is the variety most often grown as a houseplant.

These are called seismonic movements. Pudica is a spiny annual or short-lived evergreen perennial of low spreading habit with divided leaves that are sensitive to touch and fluffy pale pink or pale purple flowerheads in summer. Weed control in coffee plantations by proper use of ground covers.