Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
lintea
ID:
199965

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.74(3): 149 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199294



Common Names

  • Calliandra lintea
  • Glabra
  • Nebulosa


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Description

Calliandra lintea (also called 'Linen 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, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Calliandra lintea 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 lintea 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 lintea 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 lintea

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

Calliandra lintea FAQ

What type of plant is Calliandra lintea?

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

Where is Calliandra lintea found?

Calliandra lintea is found in South America.

What is the scientific name of Calliandra lintea?

The scientific name of Calliandra lintea is Calliandra lintea.

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