Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
vaupesiana
ID:
1051143

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.S.Cowan

Source:
tro

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl.18: 142 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001050481



Common Names

  • Calliandra vaupesiana
  • Vaupes Calliandra
  • Calliandra


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Description

Calliandra vaupesiana (also called Vaupes Calliandra, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has pinnate leaves and pink-tinged white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Calliandra vaupesiana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a food source for livestock, and its wood is used for fuel and construction.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Calliandra vaupesiana var. vaupesiana
Calliandra vaupesiana var. oligandra Barneby

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calliandra vaupesiana is a pink-white, cup-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of Calliandra vaupesiana is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings of Calliandra vaupesiana are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calliandra vaupesiana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C (68-77°F). Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment. The plant prefers a well-drained, sandy soil and full sun.

Where to Find Calliandra vaupesiana

Calliandra vaupesiana is native to Colombia and can be found in tropical moist forests.

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