Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
cruegeri
ID:
196231

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. W. I.: 224 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195560



Common Names

  • Calliandra Cruegeri
  • Crueger's Calliandra
  • Crueger's Powderpuff


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Synonyms

  • Calliandra crugerii Griseb. [unknown]
  • Calliandra affinis Pittier [valid]
  • Feuilleea cruegeri Kuntze [valid]

Description

Calliandra cruegeri (also called Crueger's Calliandra, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It is a small shrub with a rounded shape and grows to a height of about 1.5 meters. It has small, pinkish-white flowers that bloom in the summer months. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in open woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Calliandra cruegeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calliandra cruegeri is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calliandra cruegeri is a perennial shrub that is native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Calliandra cruegeri

Calliandra cruegeri is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Calliandra cruegeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calliandra cruegeri?

Calliandra cruegeri

What is the common name of Calliandra cruegeri?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Calliandra cruegeri?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and South America

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