''Calliandra haematocephala'' is a species of
flowering plant
Flowering plants are plants that bear flowers and fruits, and form the clade Angiospermae (), commonly called angiosperms. The term "angiosperm" is derived from the Greek words ('container, vessel') and ('seed'), and refers to those plants th ...
s of the genus ''
Calliandra
''Calliandra'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae, in the mimosoid clade of the subfamily Caesalpinioideae. It contains about 140 species that are native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.
Description
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Description
Rambling shrub or small tree with branched pinnate, silky leaves and powder-puff-like balls of conspicuous dark crimson stamens. ''Calliandra haematocephala'' is a fast growing shrub that can grow tall but also spreads wide. If desired it can be kept smaller by trimming. Interesting enough the leaves close at night. The red powder puff flower are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds but only appear from November -April. The buds before the flowers open look like raspberries. This large shrub can be grown indoor if trimmed and grown in a pot but it will be best if you can grow it outside in a warm climate.
Uses
Gallery
File:Red powder puff.JPG, Detail of Calliandra haematocephala flower
File:Bungakepalmerah1.jpg, Calliandra haematocephala grown in Malaysia
File:Bungakepalmerah2.jpg, The buds of Calliandra haematocephala grown in Malaysia
File:Bungakepalmerah3.jpg, The bud, flower, the branch & leaves.
File:Calliandra_haematocephala_alba.JPG, A white flower of the same species
File:Starr 071024-9938 Calliandra haematocephala.jpg, Starr 071024-9938 Calliandra haematocephala
References
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haematocephala
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