Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
imbricata
ID:
1034768

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.R.Souza & L.P.Queiroz

Source:
tro

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Revista Brasil. Bot.27: 617 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034106



Common Names

  • Imbricate Calliandra
  • Imbricate Calliandra
  • Imbricate Calliandra


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Description

Calliandra imbricata (also called Imbricate Calliandra, among many other common names) is a shrub that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to Brazil and is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Calliandra imbricata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The plant has a high tolerance to drought and can be used in xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calliandra imbricata has white, fragrant flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, flat, oval-shaped bean. The seedlings are long and thin, with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calliandra imbricata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Calliandra imbricata

Calliandra imbricata is found in Mexico.

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

Luciano Paganucci de Queiroz (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.P.Queiroz' in the authors string.
Élvia R. Souza (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.R.Souza' in the authors string.