Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
phaeothrix
ID:
1063005

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Brunner & Forero

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062343

Common Names

  • Calliandra phaeothrix
  • Phaeothrix Powderpuff
  • Fairy Duster

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Description

Calliandra phaeothrix (also called Phaeothrix Calliandra, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Argentina and Uruguay. It has a spreading, open crown and bipinnate leaves. It grows in dry and moist forests, as well as in savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Calliandra phaeothrix is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calliandra phaeothrix is a bright pink, with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calliandra phaeothrix is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seeds should be covered lightly with soil and watered regularly. Seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location when they are 15-20 cm tall.

Where to Find Calliandra phaeothrix

Calliandra phaeothrix is native to South America and can be found in dry forests and savannas.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13076007: Based on the initial data import
Enrique Forero Gonzales (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forero' in the authors string.