Use as an accent tree or shrub. It has a long blooming period, tolerates poor soils, and is easy to grow.

There are two varieties in Florida which are essentially equivalent for landscape purposes:  Mimosa quadrivalvis var. angustata and M. quadrivalvis var. floridana.  M. quadrivalvis var. floridana is predominantly found on the eastern side of the state and is almost endemic to the state.  Between them, these two subspecies can be found almost throught mainland Florida.  As their ranges naturally overlapp, so it is unlikely that planting them where cross-pollination could occur would cause introgression between the two subspecies. Informal wildflower garden in areas where it will not need to be handled.

This species is listed as Endangered in Florida. There was a reported sighting of it in Everglades National Park just before Hurricane Andrew (1992) by Roger Hammer and Jennifer Possley. Afterward, no plants were found. Dr. Frank Craighead was reported to have rescued parts of the plant and given it to a few friends for safekeeping. The plant has found its way into limited propagation but is rarely available for sale.  The species is not rare in the American tropics. Often grown by enthusiasts in hanging baskets or coconuts. Grows naturally on trees. Grows in organic soil or in coconut husks.