Bentham, G. in Hooker, W.J. (1844), Notes on Mimoseae with a short synopsis of species. London Journal of Botany 3: 199 [comb. nov.]

basionym: Mimosa dulcis Roxb. legitimate

Swarbrick, J.T. & Hart, R. (2000), Environmental weeds of Christmas Island (Indian Ocean) and their management. Plant Protection Quarterly 16(2): 54-57 [secondary reference]

common name: Madras thorn [n/a]

Bostock, P.D. & Holland, A.E. (3 October 2014), Appendix A. Name and status changes 2013 census to 2014 census. Census of the Queensland Flora: 25 [secondary reference]

Council of Heads of Australasian Herbaria (29 September 2022), Australian Plant Census: - APC [secondary reference]

basionym: Mimosa dulcis Roxb. legitimate

• APC Dist.: ChI (naturalised), Qld (doubtfully naturalised)

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