Calliandra
Calliandra {{{latin_name}}}
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Calliandra (Greek, beautiful stamens). Leguminosae. Evergreen shrubs and trees of greenhouse culture, planted in the open far south. Leaves bipinnate; Ifts. numerous: fls. usually in globose heads or clusters; corolla small, obscured by the numerous, long, silky, purple or white stamens.—About 120 species, widely distributed in tropics. Distinguished from Acacia by the presence of a thickened margin on the pod.CH
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Propagation
Propagation is by cuttings placed in sand over bottom heat. Keep in warm- house, with the exception of those from Mexico. CH
Pests and diseases
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Species
Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture |
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Calliandra caracasana, Benth. (Mimosa caracasana, Jacq.) differs from C. portoricensis in having purple stamens, but is probably not distinct.—C. grandiflora, Benth. Not over 10 ft.: foliage glaucous: fls. scarlet. Intro, by Franceschi.~ Mimosa grandiflora, L'Her.(?). C. Saman, Griseb., ~"Pithecolobium Saman. Harvey Monroe Hall.CH
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References
External links
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