Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
paniculata
ID:
164974

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.D.Adams

Source:
ildis

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia20: 310 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164303



Common Names

  • Calliandra paniculata
  • Panicled Calliandra
  • Panicled Calliandra Tree


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Description

Calliandra paniculata (also called Calliandra, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has a thick, woody stem and small, yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, scrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Calliandra paniculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calliandra paniculata is a pink, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calliandra paniculata is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub native to Mexico. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. It is tolerant of poor soils and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Calliandra paniculata

Calliandra paniculata is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Calliandra paniculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calliandra paniculata?

Calliandra paniculata

What is the common name of Calliandra paniculata?

Paniculate Calliandra

What is the natural habitat of Calliandra paniculata?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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