Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
conferta
ID:
183154

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000182483

Common Names

  • Calliandra conferta
  • Conferta Calliandra
  • Conferta

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Description

Calliandra conferta (also called Conferta Calliandra, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calliandra conferta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge or as a windbreak. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calliandra conferta has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calliandra conferta is a small shrub that grows in dry, rocky habitats. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Calliandra conferta

Calliandra conferta is native to Central and South America.

Calliandra conferta FAQ

What are the common names of Calliandra conferta?

Calliandra conferta is commonly known as the Dense Calliandra.

What is the native range of Calliandra conferta?

Calliandra conferta is native to South America.

What are the uses of Calliandra conferta?

Calliandra conferta is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

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

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:42121-2: Based on the initial data import