Status:
valid
Authors:
Hassk.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Retzia1: 216 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173553
Common Names
- Pink Powderpuff
- Pink Fairy Duster
- Red Calliandra
Synonyms
- Anneslia haematocephala (Hassk.) Britton & P.Wilson [valid]
- Feuilleea haematocephala (Hassk.) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Calliandra haematocephala (also called Red Powderpuff, among many other common names) is a shrub with white, pink, or purple flowers. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and grows in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Calliandra haematocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as a source of food for livestock, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Calliandra haematocephala var. boliviana (Britton) Barneby
Calliandra haematocephala var. haematocephala
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calliandra haematocephala has small, pink flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calliandra haematocephala is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Calliandra haematocephala
Calliandra haematocephala is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be found in dry and moist forests, savannas, and grasslands.
Calliandra haematocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calliandra haematocephala?
Calliandra haematocephala
What is the common name of Calliandra haematocephala?
Red powderpuff
What is the family of Calliandra haematocephala?
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