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dwarf stickpea

Scientific Name: Calliandra humilis

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Dwarf Stickpea (Calliandra humilis)

Calliandra humilis, commonly known as Dwarf Stickpea, is a flowering plant native to Texas and other states. This perennial subshrub belongs to the Fabaceae (Leguminosae) family.

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant's common name "Stickpea" might imply the presence of pea-like structures.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Calliandra humilis Benth.
  • Common Names: Dwarf Stickpea, False Mesquite, Mountain Calliandra, and in Spanish: Tabardillo, Cosahui, Mesquitillo.
  • Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
  • Synonym: Calliandra herbacea
  • Varieties:
    • Calliandra humilis var. humilis Benth.
    • Calliandra humilis var. reticulata (A. Gray) L.D. Benson

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Texas and other states.
  • Found in Yavapai County.
  • Also reported in Western New Mexico, Lower California, Ruby, AZ.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Duration: Perennial
  • Growth Habit: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Cultivation

  • Fertilization is recommended during planting or every 2-3 years.
  • Water young or recently sheltered specimens; adult plants are generally drought-tolerant.

Resources

  • USDA PLANTS Database: Provides plant profiles.
  • Discover Life: Offers information about biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution.