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red powderpuff
Scientific Name: Calliandra haematomma
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Subshrub, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Calliandra haematocephala: The Red Powder Puff
The Calliandra haematocephala, commonly known as the Red Powder Puff, is celebrated for its striking flowers that resemble fluffy powder puffs. This plant brings a touch of the tropics to gardens and conservatories with its vibrant blooms and evergreen foliage.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant has numerous long, slender stamens.
Scientific Classification and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Calliandra haematocephala Hassk.
- Common Names: Red Powder Puff, Powder Puff Tree, Blood Red Tassel Flower, Mei rui hua (in the Philippines)
- Family: Fabaceae (formerly Leguminosae)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Calliandra anomala, Calliandra tergemina, Inga emarginata
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Borneo and Bolivia.
- Thrives in sandy soils and full sun, particularly in regions like South Florida and Hawaii.
- Adaptable to zone 9 near Tampa, Florida, and can be grown in partial sun.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Evergreen shrub or small tree reaching 4 to 5 meters (approximately 13-16 feet) or up to 15 feet (4.5 m) tall.
- Spreading, well-branched growth habit.
- Flowers consist of a mass of red stamens, typically 3-4 inches in diameter. Blossoms can also be pink or white.
- Woody stems.
Quirky Facts
- The showiness of the Red Powder Puff flower comes not from its petals, but from its numerous, delicate stamens.