Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
cumbucana
ID:
175531

Status:
valid

Authors:
Renvoize

Source:
ildis

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.36: 75 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174860

Common Names

  • Cumbuca Powderpuff
  • Cumbuca Calliandra
  • Cumbuca Fairy Duster

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Description

Calliandra cumbucana (also called Cumbuca, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calliandra cumbucana has been used as a medicinal plant, as a source of food, and as a source of fiber for making rope and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calliandra cumbucana is a bright red, five-petaled bloom with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong shape. The seedlings are small, bright green, and have two sets of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calliandra cumbucana is a perennial shrub native to South America. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Calliandra cumbucana

Calliandra cumbucana can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Calliandra cumbucana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calliandra cumbucana?

Calliandra cumbucana

What are the common names of Calliandra cumbucana?

Cumbuco Calliandra

What is the natural habitat of Calliandra cumbucana?

Dry tropical 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