Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
hymenaeoides
ID:
174671

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rich.) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London30: 537 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174000

Common Names

  • Desert Fairy Duster
  • Red Powderpuff
  • Red Fairy Duster

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Synonyms

  • Calliandra patrisii Sagot [valid]
  • Inga hymenaeoides (Rich.) Desv. [valid]
  • Feuilleea hymeneioides (Benth.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Inga afzelioides Lodd. ex G.Don [invalid]
  • Mimosa hymenaeoides Rich. [unknown]

Description

Calliandra hymenaeoides (also called Powderpuff, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m (20 ft) tall. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Calliandra hymenaeoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for fodder and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calliandra hymenaeoides has pink flowers with yellow centers, and the seed pods are long and thin. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calliandra hymenaeoides is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Calliandra hymenaeoides

Calliandra hymenaeoides is native to Mexico and Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is typically found in dry forests, scrublands, and grasslands.

Calliandra hymenaeoides FAQ

What is the common name of Calliandra hymenaeoides?

Hymenaeoides Powderpuff

What are the growing conditions for Calliandra hymenaeoides?

This plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

What is the average height of Calliandra hymenaeoides?

This plant can reach up to 3 feet in height.

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

Louis Claude Richard (1754-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rich.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:483158-1: Based on the initial data import