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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)