Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
feioana
ID:
199972

Status:
valid

Authors:
Renvoize

Source:
ildis

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.36: 75 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199301



Common Names

  • Calliandra feioana
  • Feioana Calliandra
  • Feioana Powderpuff


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Synonyms

  • Calliandra feioanum Renvoize [unknown]

Description

Calliandra feioana (also called 'Feio's Calliandra', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has alternate, pinnate leaves with 3-7 leaflets and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as grasslands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Calliandra feioana is used for its wood, which is used to make furniture, as well as for fuel and construction. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calliandra feioana is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calliandra feioana is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Calliandra feioana

Calliandra feioana can be found in dry grasslands and meadows in Central and South America.

Calliandra feioana FAQ

What type of plant is Calliandra feioana?

Calliandra feioana is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae.

Where is Calliandra feioana found?

Calliandra feioana is found in South America.

What is the scientific name of Calliandra feioana?

The scientific name of Calliandra feioana is Calliandra feioana.

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