Calliandra dolichopoda - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dolichopoda
ID:
1286152
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.M.Hern.
Source:
tro
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Brittonia60: 245 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285490
Common Names
- Calliandra dolichopoda
- Dolichopoda Calliandra
- Dolichopoda's Calliandra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calliandra dolichopoda (also called Calliandra dolichopoda, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows up to 1 m in height and has a trunk diameter of up to 1 m. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate-oblong in shape. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Calliandra dolichopoda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its ability to attract butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calliandra dolichopoda has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in groups of three. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calliandra dolichopoda is a fern species native to Mexico and Central America. It is a terrestrial fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizome. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy to USDA zones 10-12.
Where to Find Calliandra dolichopoda
Calliandra dolichopoda is native to Central and South America.
Calliandra dolichopoda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calliandra dolichopoda?
Calliandra dolichopoda
What is the common name of Calliandra dolichopoda?
Long-stalked Calliandra
What is the natural habitat of Calliandra dolichopoda?
It is native to the tropical forests of Central and 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
References
Héctor Manuel Hernández (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.M.Hern.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Calliandra dolichopoda H.M.Hern.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.