Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
staminea
ID:
196317

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.74(3): 92 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195646

Common Names

  • Staminea Calliandra
  • Calliandra Staminea
  • Calliandra Spectabilis

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Synonyms

  • Calliandra cinerea Taub. [valid]
  • Mimosa staminea Thunb. [valid]

Description

Calliandra staminea (also called Stamin's Powderpuff, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 5 meters in height. It has compound leaves and white to pink flowers. It is found in tropical forests, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calliandra staminea 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 staminea 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 staminea 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 staminea

Calliandra staminea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and Brazil.

Calliandra staminea FAQ

What is the common name of Calliandra staminea?

Staminate Calliandra

What is the scientific name of Staminate Calliandra?

Calliandra staminea

Where is Staminate 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

References

Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.