Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
calycina
ID:
165630

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
C.F.P.von Martius & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Bras.15(2): 419 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164959



Common Names

  • Calycine Powderpuff
  • Calycine Fairy Duster
  • Calycine Calliandra


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Synonyms

  • Calliandra angusta Renvoize [valid]
  • Calliandra jacobiana Renvoize [valid]
  • Calliandra robusta Renvoize [valid]
  • Feuilleea calycina (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Calliandra calycina (also called Cup-shaped Powderpuff, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It has bright green, feathery leaves and bright pink, fluffy flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calliandra calycina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a medicinal plant for treating skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calliandra calycina has bright pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calliandra calycina is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Calliandra calycina

Calliandra calycina is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is often found in open areas such as pastures and roadsides.

Calliandra calycina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calliandra calycina?

Calliandra calycina

What is the common name of Calliandra calycina?

Calyx Calliandra

What is the growth habit of Calliandra calycina?

It is a shrub or small tree with a spreading habit

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