Mimosa pigra
Family Fabaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [Weeds of National Significance; NSW's Noxious Weeds; World's Worst Invasive Alien Species] |
| Common names | Bashful Plant, Black Mimosa, Catclaw Mimosa, Giant Mimosa, Giant Sensitive Plant, Mimosa, Thorny Sensitive Plant |
| Synonyms | Information unavailable |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Shrub |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Fleshy fruit/Edible/Aril |
| Maximum height (m) | 6 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | Tropical America |
| Exotic range (Australia) | NT, WA |
| Exotic range (other) | Africa, Asia, North America, Pacific Ocean Islands |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Floodplains, Grasslands, Patures, Riparian systems, Wetlands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Clay, Most soil types |
| Decade of introduction | 1870 |
National Climate Change Impact
Invasive Class 1
Species has increases in the area of suitable habitat and habitat suitability of observations under RCP 8.5 2065 compared to current climate suitability.
Maps of Habitat Suitability & Recorded Occurrences
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Current suitable habitat
2035 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
2065 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
Recorded occurrences
(Australia)
Recorded occurrences
(global)
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