Status:
valid
Authors:
Barneby
Source:
ildis
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.74(3): 55 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195600
Common Names
- Carrascana Calliandra
- Calliandra Carrascana
- Calliandra Spectabilis
Description
Calliandra carrascana (also called Carrascana Powderpuff, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It has a height of up to 2 m and has a spreading habit. It grows in grasslands, woodlands and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Calliandra carrascana is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant fragrance and is a popular choice for landscaping. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calliandra carrascana has bright pink flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves with a light green hue.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calliandra carrascana is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-draining medium. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Calliandra carrascana
Calliandra carrascana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico and Central America.
Calliandra carrascana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calliandra carrascana?
Calliandra carrascana
What is the common name of Calliandra carrascana?
Carrascana Calliandra
Where is Calliandra carrascana native to?
Southwestern United States
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