Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
bifoliolata
ID:
1332627

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.M.Hern. & Ortíz-Rodr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Brittonia67: 176 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345081





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Description

Calliandra bifoliolata (also called Bifoliolata Calliandra, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the tropical rainforests of South America, where it is found in the understory of the forest. It has large, bipinnate leaves and red flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Calliandra bifoliolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calliandra bifoliolata is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calliandra bifoliolata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny spot.

Where to Find Calliandra bifoliolata

Calliandra bifoliolata is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest.

Calliandra bifoliolata FAQ

What is the common name of Calliandra bifoliolata?

Bifoliolata Calliandra

What is the scientific name of Calliandra bifoliolata?

Calliandra bifoliolata

What is the natural habitat of Calliandra bifoliolata?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland 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

Héctor Manuel Hernández (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.M.Hern.' in the authors string.
Andres Ernesto Ortíz-Rodríguez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ortíz-Rodr.' in the authors string.