Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
duckei
ID:
196324

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.74(3): 95 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195653



Common Names

  • Duckei Calliandra
  • Calliandra Duckei
  • Calliandra Spectabilis


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Description

Calliandra duckei (also called Ducke's Powderpuff, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 5 meters in height. It has compound leaves and white to pink flowers. It is found in tropical forests, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calliandra duckei is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a ground cover and to control erosion on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calliandra duckei has small, white flowers that are clustered in axillary racemes. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calliandra duckei is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. The seedlings should be kept moist until established.

Where to Find Calliandra duckei

Calliandra duckei is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and Brazil.

Calliandra duckei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calliandra duckei?

Calliandra duckei

What is the common name of Calliandra duckei?

Ducke's Calliandra

What is the natural habitat of Calliandra duckei?

Tropical rainforests of 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