Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
semisepulta
ID:
199997

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.74(3): 174 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199326



Common Names

  • Calliandra semisepulta
  • Semisepulta Calliandra
  • Semisepulta Powderpuff


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Description

Calliandra semisepulta (also called Half-buried calliandra, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas and western China. It grows in sunny, open meadows and grasslands, with an average height of 20-50 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Calliandra semisepulta is used for its wood, which is used to make furniture, as well as for fuel and construction. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calliandra semisepulta is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calliandra semisepulta is a small, evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.

Where to Find Calliandra semisepulta

Calliandra semisepulta can be found in dry grasslands and meadows in Central and South America.

Calliandra semisepulta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calliandra semisepulta?

Calliandra semisepulta

What is the common name of Calliandra semisepulta?

Semisepulta calliandra

What is the habitat of Calliandra semisepulta?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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