Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker)2: 138 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164974
Common Names
- Dysantha Calliandra
- Dysantha Powderpuff
- Dysantha Fairy Duster
Synonyms
- Feuilleea dysantha (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Calliandra dysantha (also called Dysanthe Powderpuff, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It has bright green, feathery leaves and bright pink, fluffy flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Calliandra dysantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Calliandra dysantha var. macrocephala (Benth.) Barneby
Calliandra dysantha var. turbinata (Benth.) Barneby
Calliandra dysantha var. dysantha
Calliandra dysantha var. opulenta Barneby
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Calliandra dysantha are pink and the seeds are flat and oblong. The seedlings have two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calliandra dysantha is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 2 m (6 ft) tall. It has a spreading habit and produces small, pink, feathery flowers. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Calliandra dysantha
Calliandra dysantha is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is commonly found in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Calliandra dysantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calliandra dysantha?
Calliandra dysantha
What is the common name of Calliandra dysantha?
Dysantha Calliandra
What is the growth habit of Calliandra dysantha?
It is a shrub or small tree with a spreading habit
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