Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
184203

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.Don) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London30: 554 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183532

Common Names

  • Fairy Duster
  • Red Powderpuff
  • Desert Honeysuckle

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Synonyms

  • Calliandra nitida S.Watson [valid]
  • Calliandra pubiflora (Britton & Rose) Standl. [valid]
  • Pithecellobium siltepecense Lundell [valid]
  • Inga hirsuta G.Don [valid]
  • Anneslia hirsuta (G.Don) Britton & Rose [valid]
  • Cojoba siltepecensis (Lundell) L.Rico [valid]
  • Pithecolobium siltepecense Lundell [unknown]
  • Anneslia speciosa Britton & Rose [valid]
  • Calliandra speciosa (M.Martens & Galeotti) Standl. [valid]
  • Anneslia pubiflora Britton & Rose [valid]
  • Anneslia diqueti Britton & Rose [valid]
  • Anneslia houghiana Britton & Rose [valid]
  • Calliandra matudae Lundell [valid]
  • Inga speciosa M.Martens & Galeotti [valid]
  • Feuilleea hirsuta (G.Don) Kuntze [valid]
  • Calliandra cumingii galeottii Benth. [valid]

Description

Calliandra hirsuta (also called Hairy Calliandra, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to tropical America. It has a woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests, woodlands, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Calliandra hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used for medicinal purposes, as it is known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calliandra hirsuta has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calliandra hirsuta is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 cm tall. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Calliandra hirsuta

Calliandra hirsuta is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero.

Calliandra hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calliandra hirsuta?

Calliandra hirsuta

What is the common name of Calliandra hirsuta?

Hairy Calliandra

What is the family of Calliandra hirsuta?

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

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.