Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
stelligera
ID:
199986

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.74(3): 166 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199315



Common Names

  • Calliandra stelligera
  • Stelligera Calliandra
  • Stelligera Powderpuff


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Description

Calliandra stelligera (also called 'Star-shaped Calliandra', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has alternate, pinnate leaves with 3-7 leaflets and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as grasslands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Calliandra stelligera 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 stelligera 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 stelligera is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Calliandra stelligera

Calliandra stelligera can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Calliandra stelligera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calliandra stelligera?

Calliandra stelligera

What is the common name of Calliandra stelligera?

Star-flowered calliandra

What is the habitat of Calliandra stelligera?

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