Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
carcerea
ID:
165632

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl. & Steyerm.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser.23: 161 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164961



Common Names

  • Carcerea Calliandra
  • Carcerea Powderpuff
  • Carcerea Red Calliandra


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Description

Calliandra carcerea (also called Carcerean 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 carcerea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calliandra carcerea has bright orange 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 carcerea 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 carcerea

Calliandra carcerea is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly found in moist, lowland forests and is often cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Calliandra carcerea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calliandra carcerea?

Calliandra carcerea

What is the common name of Calliandra carcerea?

Carcerean Calliandra

What is the growth habit of Calliandra carcerea?

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

References

Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.