Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
selloi
ID:
184161

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) J.F.Macbr.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb.59: 5 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183490



Common Names

  • Sello's Calliandra
  • Sello's Powderpuff
  • Sello's Fairy Duster


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Synonyms

  • Calliandra brevipes Benth. [valid]
  • Calliandra yucunensis N.F.Mattos [valid]
  • Acacia selloi Spreng. [valid]
  • Feuilleea brevipes (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Anneslia brevipes (Benth.) Lindm. [valid]

Description

Calliandra selloi (also called 'Sello's Calliandra', among many other common names) is a small, woody shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, pink flowers and grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Calliandra selloi is used as an ornamental plant, as a shade tree, and as a source of firewood and timber. It is also used for soil stabilization, erosion control, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calliandra selloi has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow-green center. Its seeds are small, round, and dark brown. The seedlings are small and green with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calliandra selloi is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought and frost tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a windbreak or a screen.

Where to Find Calliandra selloi

Calliandra selloi is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal.

Calliandra selloi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calliandra selloi?

Calliandra selloi

What is the common name of Calliandra selloi?

Sello's Calliandra

What is the native range of Calliandra selloi?

Mexico

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

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:42298-2: Based on the initial data import