Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
tweedii
ID:
196264

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195593

Common Names

  • Calliandra Tweedii
  • Tweedii Calliandra
  • Tweedii-Leaf Calliandra

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Synonyms

  • Calliandra tweediei tweediei [unknown]
  • Feuilleea tweedii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Calliandra foliosa Benth. [unknown]

Description

Calliandra tweedii (also called Tweed's Calliandra, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It is a small shrub with a rounded shape and grows to a height of about 1.5 meters. It has small, pinkish-white flowers that bloom in the summer months. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in open woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Calliandra tweedii 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 tweedii has bright pink flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves with a light green hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calliandra tweedii is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-draining medium. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Calliandra tweedii

Calliandra tweedii is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical rainforests and disturbed areas.

Calliandra tweedii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calliandra tweedii?

Calliandra tweedii

What is the common name of Calliandra tweedii?

Tweed's Calliandra

Where is Calliandra tweedii native to?

Southwestern United States

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

The Plant List v1.1 record ild-42178: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.