Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
mayana
ID:
1427470

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.M.Hern.

Source:
WCVP Fabaceae

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa307(4): 280 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443635



Common Names

  • Calliandra mayana
  • Calliandra estebanensis
  • Calliandra nipensis


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Description

Calliandra mayana (also called Mayan Calliandra, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to Central America and Mexico and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests and tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Calliandra mayana is used as a traditional medicine in South America, as well as for ornamental purposes. It is also used as a food source and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calliandra mayana is yellow, with five petals and a short calyx. The seed is a small, flat, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calliandra mayana is a fast-growing, perennial shrub that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Propagation is best done by taking cuttings from the current season’s growth in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be placed in a potting mix and kept moist until they root.

Where to Find Calliandra mayana

Calliandra mayana can be found in Mexico.

Calliandra mayana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calliandra mayana?

Calliandra mayana

What is the common name of Calliandra mayana?

Maya Calliandra

What is the natural habitat of Calliandra mayana?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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

Héctor Manuel Hernández (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.M.Hern.' in the authors string.