Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
samik
ID:
196295

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.74(3): 77 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195624

Common Names

  • Samik Calliandra
  • Calliandra Samik
  • Calliandra Spectabilis

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Description

Calliandra samik (also called Samik Powderpuff, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It has a height of up to 2 m and has a spreading habit. It grows in grasslands, woodlands and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Calliandra samik is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant fragrance and is a popular choice for landscaping. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calliandra samik has small, white flowers that are clustered in axillary racemes. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calliandra samik is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. The seedlings should be kept moist until established.

Where to Find Calliandra samik

Calliandra samik is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Calliandra samik FAQ

What is the common name of Calliandra samik?

Samik Calliandra

What is the scientific name of Samik Calliandra?

Calliandra samik

Where is Samik Calliandra found?

Mexico and Central America

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