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Calliandra purpurea
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Calliandra purpurea

Calliandra purpurea

Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Cultivation Details

HabitShrub
GrowthFast

Succeeds in full sun as well as in partial shade[1]. Succeeds in a range of soil types, so long as they are well-drained[1]. Established plants are drought resistant[1]. A fast-growing tree[1]. The plant can produce flowers all year round[1].

Propagation

Seed - Cuttings Cite as: Tropical Plants Database, Ken Fern. tropical.theferns.info. 2026-02-20. <tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Calliandra+purpurea>

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References

  1. [1]Dominica Botanic Gardens — http://www.da-academy.org/trees_shrubs.html ↩︎An on-line resource, providing top quality pictures and some basic information on various plants being grown at the Botanic Gardens, often including uses and habitat.