Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
caulescens
ID:
1063169

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062507

Common Names

  • Calliandra caulescens
  • Calliandra
  • Caulescens

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Description

Calliandra caulescens (also called Caulescent calliandra, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to South America. It grows up to 15m in height and has white flowers. It is found in tropical rainforests and moist woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Calliandra caulescens is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calliandra caulescens has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calliandra caulescens is a shrub native to Central and South America. It is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is done by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting.

Where to Find Calliandra caulescens

Calliandra caulescens is native to Mexico and can be found in the Chihuahuan Desert.

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

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13076665: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.