Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
renvoizeana
ID:
199991

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.74(3): 169 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199320

Common Names

  • Calliandra renvoizeana
  • Renvoizeana Calliandra
  • Renvoizeana Powderpuff

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Synonyms

  • Calliandra gracilis Renvoize [illegitimate]

Description

Calliandra renvoizeana (also called 'Renvoize's Calliandra', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has alternate, pinnate leaves with 3-7 leaflets and small, pink flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as grasslands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Calliandra renvoizeana is used for its wood, which is used to make furniture, as well as for fuel and construction. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calliandra renvoizeana is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calliandra renvoizeana is a small, evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.

Where to Find Calliandra renvoizeana

Calliandra renvoizeana can be found in dry grasslands and meadows in Central and South America.

Calliandra renvoizeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calliandra renvoizeana?

Calliandra renvoizeana

What is the common name of Calliandra renvoizeana?

Renvoize calliandra

What is the habitat of Calliandra renvoizeana?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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