Calliandra purpurea
(L.) Benth.
Fabaceae
Anneslia purpurea (L.) Britton
Calliandra conoensis H.Karst.
Calliandra coroensis H.Karst.
Calliandra obtusifolia (Willd.) H.Karst.
Calliandra slaneae R.A.Howard
Feuilleea purpurea Kuntze
Inga obtusifolia Willd.
Inga purpurea (L.) Willd.
Mimosa obtusifolia Poir.
Mimosa purpurea L.
Common Name:
Close-up of the flower
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General Information
Calliandra purpurea is a shrub or a small tree with multiple thin stems and dense foliage; it usually grows up to 2.5 metres tall, but can occasionally reach 5 metres. The bole is short and crooked[
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Widely grown as an ornamental in gardens, where it is valued especially for its floral display, The plant can also be trimmed and grown as a hedge.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
S. America - Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana; Caribbean - Windward and Leeward Islands.
Habitat
Not known
Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Shrub |
| Height | 2.00 m |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Pollinators | Insects |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Succeeds in full sun as well as in partial shade[
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A fast-growing tree[
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The plant can produce flowers all year round[
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Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Agroforestry Uses:
The plant responds well to trimming and can be grown as a hedge[
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All members of this genus have extensive root systems and are useful for binding the soil[
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- An amazing and comprehensive work, giving a brief guide to the many genera of the family Fabaceae and also the principle uses of the genus.
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Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
Cuttings
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
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Ajna Fern
with help from
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