Calliandra — 6 species
Botanical species in the genus Calliandra recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Calliandra anomala
Calliandra anomala
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in the tropics and subtropics. Requires a well-drained soil and a sunny position. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen.
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Calliandra calothyrsus
Calliandra calothyrsus
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
A plant of moderate elevations in the humid and subhumid tropics. It can succeed at elevations up to 1,800 metres, but does best at 250 - 800 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 22 - 30°c, but can tolerate 18 - 34°c.
Full cultivation guide →Calliandra formosa
Calliandra formosa
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
A very variable species, it is often divided into 6 subspecies. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
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Calliandra houstoniana
Calliandra houstoniana
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in the tropics and subtropics. Requires a well-drained soil and a sunny position. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen.
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Calliandra purpurea
Calliandra purpurea
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in full sun as well as in partial shade. Succeeds in a range of soil types, so long as they are well-drained. Established plants are drought resistant.
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Calliandra surinamensis
Calliandra surinamensis
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in full sun and in partial shade. Succeeds in a range of soil types, so long as they are well drained. Established plants are drought resistant.
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