Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
rubescens
ID:
165717

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.Martens & Galeotti) Standl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser.4: 309 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165046



Common Names

  • Blushing Powderpuff
  • Blushing Calliandra
  • Blushing Fairy Duster


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Synonyms

  • Calliandra compacta (Britton & Rose) Standl. [valid]
  • Calliandra pallida (Britton & Rose) Standl. [valid]
  • Calliandra papillosa (Britton & Rose) Standl. [valid]
  • Calliandra tapirorum Standl. [valid]
  • Anneslia pallida Britton & Rose [valid]
  • Acacia rubescens M.Martens & Galeotti [valid]
  • Calliandra xalapensis Benth. [valid]
  • Calliandra yunckeri Standl. [valid]
  • Anneslia rubescens Britton & Rose [valid]
  • Anneslia xalapensis (Benth.) Britton & Rose [valid]
  • Anneslia compacta Britton & Rose [valid]
  • Anneslia simulans Britton & Rose [valid]
  • Anneslia papillosa Britton & Rose [valid]

Description

Calliandra rubescens (also called Red Bush, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central America. It has small, bright red flowers and grows in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Calliandra rubescens is used as an ornamental plant, as it produces beautiful white flowers. It is also used as a natural pesticide and as a soil conditioner.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calliandra rubescens is a pink-red, tubular flower with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calliandra rubescens can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Calliandra rubescens

Calliandra rubescens is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.

Calliandra rubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calliandra rubescens?

Calliandra rubescens

What are the common names of Calliandra rubescens?

Rubescens Calliandra, Pink Powderpuff

What is the natural habitat of Calliandra rubescens?

It is native to 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

References

Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Martin Martens (1797-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Martens' in the authors string.
Henri Guillaume Galeotti (1814-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galeotti' in the authors string.