Status:
valid
Authors:
Barneby
Source:
ildis
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.74(3): 123 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195710
Common Names
- Antioquia Powderpuff
- Antioquia Red Powderpuff
- Antioquia Bush
Description
Calliandra antioquiae (also called Antioquia Powderpuff, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has bright green, feathery leaves and small, pink-white flowers that bloom in clusters. It grows in dry, tropical climates and is often found in open woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Calliandra antioquiae is a popular ornamental plant, often used as a hedge or in flower beds. It is also used as a food source for livestock, and its leaves can be used as a natural fertilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calliandra antioquiae has small pink flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calliandra antioquiae is a shrub that can be propagated from seed. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings in the spring or summer. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C.
Where to Find Calliandra antioquiae
Calliandra antioquiae is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Colombia.
Calliandra antioquiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calliandra antioquiae?
Calliandra antioquiae
What is the common name of Calliandra antioquiae?
Antioquian Calliandra
What is the natural habitat of Calliandra antioquiae?
Tropical rainforests of 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