Status:
valid
Authors:
J.F.Macbr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser.8: 89 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165070
Common Names
- Tumbeziana Calliandra
- Calliandra Tumbeziana
- Calliandra Flower
Description
Calliandra tumbeziana (also called Tumbes Powderpuff, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central America. It has small, bright pink flowers and grows in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Calliandra tumbeziana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for fodder and as a soil conditioner. Its leaves can be used as a green manure and its wood is used for fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calliandra tumbeziana is a small, yellow to orange, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, hard seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, unbranched stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calliandra tumbeziana is a shrub that grows to a height of 3-4 m. It has a spreading habit and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -4°C.
Where to Find Calliandra tumbeziana
Calliandra tumbeziana is native to the tropical forests of Peru. It can be found in the departments of Amazonas, Cajamarca, and Lambayeque.
Calliandra tumbeziana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calliandra tumbeziana?
Calliandra tumbeziana
What are the common names of Calliandra tumbeziana?
Tumbeziana Calliandra, Red Powderpuff
What is the natural habitat of Calliandra tumbeziana?
It is native to Central and South 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