Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
asplenioides
ID:
175529

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot.1: 527 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174858



Common Names

  • Asplenioides Calliandra
  • Asplenioides Calliandra
  • Asplenioides Calliandra


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Synonyms

  • Calliandra dendroidea Renvoize [valid]
  • Acacia asplenioides Nees [valid]
  • Inga mertensioides Nees & Mart. [deprecated]
  • Calliandra mertensioides (Nees & Mart.) Benth. [valid]
  • Feuilleea asplenioides (Nees) Kuntze [valid]
  • Calliandra dendroides Renvoize [unknown]
  • Inga asplenioides (Nees) Steud. [valid]
  • Inga mertensioides Nees & Mart. [valid]

Description

Calliandra asplenioides (also called Fernbush, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calliandra asplenioides has been used as a medicinal plant, as a source of food, and as a source of fiber for making rope and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calliandra asplenioides has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard, shiny surface. The seedlings are slender, with dark green leaves and yellow-green stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calliandra asplenioides is a perennial shrub native to Central America. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Calliandra asplenioides

Calliandra asplenioides can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Calliandra asplenioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calliandra asplenioides?

Calliandra asplenioides

What are the common names of Calliandra asplenioides?

Asplenium-like Calliandra

What is the natural habitat of Calliandra asplenioides?

Dry tropical forests

Species in the Calliandra genus

Calliandra paniculata, Calliandra aeschynomenoides, Calliandra angustifolia, Calliandra belizensis, Calliandra biflora, Calliandra bijuga, Calliandra blanchetii, Calliandra bombycina, Calliandra brenesii, Calliandra brevicaulis, Calliandra californica, Calliandra calycina, Calliandra carcerea, Calliandra chilensis, Calliandra crassipes, Calliandra depauperata, Calliandra dysantha, Calliandra enervis, Calliandra fasciculata, Calliandra foliolosa, Calliandra fuscipila, Calliandra glomerulata, Calliandra grandifolia, Calliandra hirsuticaulis, Calliandra hirtiflora, Calliandra juzepczukii, Calliandra laevis, Calliandra leptopoda, Calliandra longipinna, Calliandra luetzelburgii, Calliandra macrocalyx, Calliandra medellinensis, Calliandra molinae, Calliandra palmeri, Calliandra parvifolia, Calliandra peninsularis, Calliandra pilgeriana, Calliandra pittieri, Calliandra purdiei, Calliandra quetzal, Calliandra rhodocephala, Calliandra rigida, Calliandra rubescens, Calliandra seleri, Calliandra sessilis, Calliandra sincorana, Calliandra spinosa, Calliandra subspicata, Calliandra tolimensis, Calliandra trinervia,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.