Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
mucugeana
ID:
175539

Status:
valid

Authors:
Renvoize

Source:
ildis

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.36: 83 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174868



Common Names

  • Mucugeana Calliandra
  • Calliandra Mucugeana
  • Calliandra Rosea


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Description

Calliandra mucugeana (also called Mucuge Powderpuff, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calliandra mucugeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used for fodder and as a soil-improving plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calliandra mucugeana is a small, white, five-petaled bloom with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong shape. The seedlings are small, bright green, and have two sets of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calliandra mucugeana is a perennial shrub native to South America. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Calliandra mucugeana

Calliandra mucugeana is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is also known as the 'Mucuge fairy duster'.

Calliandra mucugeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calliandra mucugeana?

Calliandra mucugeana

What are the common names of Calliandra mucugeana?

Mucuge Calliandra

What is the natural habitat of Calliandra mucugeana?

Dry tropical 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