Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
tergemina
ID:
174681

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

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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.

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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

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.