Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
falcata
ID:
187705

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot.3: 97 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187034

Common Names

  • Falcate Calliandra
  • Forked Powderpuff
  • Forked Calliandra

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Synonyms

  • Calliandra fulgens Hook.f. [valid]
  • Feuilleea falcata (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Calliandra serjanioides Urb. [valid]
  • Calliandra amblyphylla Urb. [unknown]
  • Calliandra amblyphylla Harms [valid]
  • Anneslia fulgens (Hook.f.) Britton & Rose [valid]

Description

Calliandra falcata (also called Sickle Calliandra, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 meters in height. Its leaves are alternate, pinnately compound, and up to 30 cm long. Its flowers are yellow and fragrant, and its fruits are pods containing several seeds. It grows in sunny, wet habitats, such as riverbanks and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Calliandra falcata is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calliandra falcata has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calliandra falcata is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C. It can be propagated from seed in the spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a moist medium such as sand or vermiculite. Once germinated, the seedlings can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.

Where to Find Calliandra falcata

Calliandra falcata can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Calliandra falcata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calliandra falcata?

Calliandra falcata

What is the common name of Calliandra falcata?

Sickle-pod calliandra

What is the family of Calliandra falcata?

Fabaceae

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