Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
nervosus
ID:
188052

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britton & Rose) H.M.Hern. & P.

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187381

Common Names

  • Calliandropsis nervosus
  • Nervous Calliandropsis
  • Nervous Pea

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Description

Calliandropsis nervosus (also called Nervous Calliandropsis, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Fabaceae. It is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It typically grows in dry deciduous forests, scrub, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Calliandropsis nervosus is used as an ornamental plant, as a windbreak, and as a source of firewood and timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calliandropsis nervosus is a yellow-orange color and is shaped like a bell. The seed is a small, oval, brown seed. The seedlings are small and have a few leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calliandropsis nervosus is a perennial evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of the Indian Ocean. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist.

Where to Find Calliandropsis nervosus

Calliandropsis nervosus is native to Central and South America and can be found in dry, open woodlands and savannas.

Calliandropsis nervosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calliandropsis nervosus?

Calliandropsis nervosus

What is the common name of Calliandropsis nervosus?

Nerve-Leaf Calliandropsis

What is the family of Calliandropsis nervosus?

Fabaceae

Species in the Calliandropsis genus

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Héctor Manuel Hernández (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.M.Hern.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:273892-2: Based on the initial data import