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twoflower stickpea

Scientific Name: Calliandra biflora

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Twoflower Stickpea (Calliandra biflora)

Calliandra biflora, commonly known as Twoflower Stickpea, is a subshrub native to Texas. This perennial plant belongs to the Fabaceae family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Calliandra biflora Tharp
  • Family: Fabaceae (Legume Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonym: Caiandra biflora Tharp
  • Common Names: Twoflower Stickpea, Two-flowered Stick-pea

Distribution and Habitat

  • Endemic to Texas, United States.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Growth Habit: Subshrub
  • Duration: Perennial (lives for more than two years)

Further Information

  • Discover Life: Offers information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Calliandra biflora.
  • USDA PLANTS Database: Provides a profile for Calliandra biflora, including photos and other information. (PLANTS Profile for Calliandra biflora)