Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
pauciflora
ID:
174677

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Rich.) Griseb.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Pl. Wright.1: 180 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174006



Common Names

  • Pauciflora Powderpuff
  • Pauciflora Fairy Duster
  • Pauciflora Calliandra


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Synonyms

  • Anneslia pauciflora (A.Rich.) Britton & Rose [valid]
  • Acacia pauciflora A.Rich. [valid]
  • Calliandra pauciflora nipensis (Britton & Rose) Bässler [valid]
  • Calliandra nipensis Leon & Alain [unknown]
  • Anneslia nipensis Britton & Rose [valid]
  • Calliandra nipensis (Britton & Rose) C.V.Morton ex León & Alain [valid]

Description

Calliandra pauciflora (also called Yellow Powderpuff, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m (16 ft) tall. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Calliandra pauciflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for fodder and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calliandra pauciflora is a bright purple, fluffy, ball-shaped bloom. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calliandra pauciflora is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Calliandra pauciflora

Calliandra pauciflora is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Calliandra pauciflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calliandra pauciflora?

Calliandra pauciflora

What are the common names of Calliandra pauciflora?

White Powderpuff, White Fairy Duster, and White Calliandra

What is the natural habitat of Calliandra pauciflora?

It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in dry, tropical climates

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

Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.