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dwarf stickpea

Scientific Name: Calliandra humilis var. humilis

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Dwarf Stickpea (Calliandra humilis)

The Dwarf Stickpea, scientifically known as Calliandra humilis, is a native plant found in Texas and other states. It is a perennial subshrub that belongs to the Fabaceae (bean) family.

Common Names

  • Dwarf Stickpea
  • False Mesquite
  • Mountain Calliandra
  • Rio Grande Stickpea

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Calliandra humilis Benth.
  • Family: Fabaceae (Pea family)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: Calliandra herbacea
  • Subspecies/Varieties:
    • Calliandra humilis Benth. var. humilis
    • Calliandra humilis Benth. var. reticulata (A. Gray) L.D. Benson

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Texas and other states.
  • Found in Yavapai County.
  • Also located in Western New Mexico.
  • Reportedly found in Lower California, although this is the Type Locality.

Morphology and Growth Habit

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

Considerations for Pets

  • While not explicitly stated in the provided text, the presence of "pea" in the common names, relatedness to the Fabaceae family, and growth as a subshrub suggest consideration should be given to the plant's potential interactions with pets.

Further Information

  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
  • Discover Life
  • ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System)
  • Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences