Status:
valid
Authors:
H.M.Hern. & R.Duno
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Bot. Sci.92: 179 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339703
Common Names
- Calliandra ricoana
- Rico's Powderpuff
- Rico's Calliandra
Description
Calliandra ricoana (also called Rico Calliandra, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a single stem and grows to a height of about 15 cm. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are white and tubular. It grows in moist and shady habitats, such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Calliandra ricoana is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calliandra ricoana has small, white flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calliandra ricoana is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is best propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Calliandra ricoana
Calliandra ricoana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Mexico.
Calliandra ricoana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calliandra ricoana?
Calliandra ricoana
What type of plant is Calliandra ricoana?
It is a shrub
Where is Calliandra ricoana native to?
It is native to Mexico
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