Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot.3: 96 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174010
Common Names
- Tergemina Calliandra
- Calliandra Tergemina
- Tergemina Powderpuff
Synonyms
- Anneslia tergemina (L.) Britton & Rose [valid]
- Mimosa tergemina L. [valid]
- Feuilleea tergemina (L.) Kuntze [valid]
- Inga tergemina (L.) Willd. [valid]
Description
Calliandra tergemina (also called Three-petalled Powderpuff, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m (16 ft) tall. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Calliandra tergemina is an ornamental plant that is used in landscaping. It is also used as a food source for livestock. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Calliandra tergemina var. emarginata (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Barneby
Calliandra tergemina var. tergemina
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calliandra tergemina is a bright orange, fluffy, ball-shaped bloom. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin, with bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calliandra tergemina is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Calliandra tergemina
Calliandra tergemina is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Calliandra tergemina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calliandra tergemina?
Calliandra tergemina
What are the common names of Calliandra tergemina?
Tergemina Powderpuff, Tergemina Fairy Duster, and Tergemina Calliandra
What is the natural habitat of Calliandra tergemina?
It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in dry, tropical climates
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