Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
paganuccii
ID:
749599

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.R.Souza

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Neodiversity5: 7 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748932

Common Names

  • Calliandra Paganuccii
  • Paganucci's Calliandra
  • Paganucci's Powderpuff

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Description

Calliandra paganuccii (also called Paganucci's Calliandra, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Brazil and is found in dry, open forests and scrublands. It has simple, alternate leaves and white, tubular flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Calliandra paganuccii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calliandra paganuccii has white flowers with yellow centers and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calliandra paganuccii is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Calliandra paganuccii

Calliandra paganuccii is native to Brazil, and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Calliandra paganuccii FAQ

What are the common names of Calliandra paganuccii?

Common names of Calliandra paganuccii include the Brazilian fan palm and Brazilian tree palm.

What is the natural habitat of Calliandra paganuccii?

Calliandra paganuccii is native to Brazil and Argentina.

How big can Calliandra paganuccii grow?

Calliandra paganuccii can grow up to 40 feet tall.

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