Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
obesifolia
ID:
1062227

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl. & L.O.Williams ex Ant.Molina

Source:
tro

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Ceiba 14(1): 2 1968

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001061565



Common Names

  • Calliandra Obesifolia
  • Fairy Duster
  • Red Powderpuff


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Description

Calliandra obesifolia (also called Obese-leaved Calliandra, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It grows to a height of up to 10 feet, with trifoliate leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Calliandra obesifolia is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and malaria. It is also used as a natural insecticide and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calliandra obesifolia is white in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, round-shaped seed with a black color. The seedlings are green in color with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calliandra obesifolia is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Calliandra obesifolia

Calliandra obesifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13072175: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.
José Antonio Molina Rositto (1926-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ant.Molina' in the authors string.