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stickpea
Scientific Name: Calliandra
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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Calliandra Species: A Diverse Genus
The genus Calliandra, often referred to by the common name "stickpea," encompasses a variety of flowering plants belonging to the Fabaceae (or Leguminosae) family.
Considerations for Pets
- Several species are commonly grown in gardens, suggesting potential accessibility to pets.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Plantae (identified generally as the plant kingdom)
- Family: Fabaceae (also referred to as Leguminosae or Mimosaceae in some species descriptions)
- Subfamily: Mimosoideae (mentioned for Calliandra surinamensis)
- Synonyms/Alternative Names: The text provides several species-specific synonyms. For example, Calliandra herbacea is listed as a synonym for Calliandra humilis.
Common Names
- Stickpea (general common name for various Calliandra species)
- Red Powerpuff (for Calliandra haematocephala)
- Surinam Powder Puff, Pink Powder Puff, Surinamese Stickpea, Officiers-kwast (for Calliandra surinamensis)
- White Stickpea, White Powderpuff Tree (for Zapoteca portoricensis)
- Rio Grande Stickpea, Fairy Duster (for Calliandra conferta)
- Tabardillo (for Calliandra californica)
- Twoflower Stickpea (for Calliandra biflora)
- Dwarf Stickpea, False Mesquite (for Calliandra humilis)
Species Spotlight
- Calliandra haematocephala Hassk.: Commonly called stickpea or red powerpuff.
- Calliandra surinamensis: Also known as Surinam Powder Puff or Pink Powder Puff.
- Calliandra biflora: Referred to as Twoflower Stickpea.
- Calliandra conferta Benth.: Known as Rio Grande Stickpea or Fairy Duster.
- Calliandra humilis: Also known as Dwarf Stickpea and False Mesquite.
- Zapoteca portoricensis: Referred to as White Stickpea.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native status is indicated by codes such as "L48 N PB I PR I,N VI N".
- Calliandra surinamensis has been observed in Launiupoko, Maui.
Quirky Facts
- The text mentions a "German stick pea grenade," suggesting an odd historical connection between the common name "stickpea" and military ordnance, although not related to the plant itself.
- The text makes reference to a Peel and Stick Pea Pod alphabet, indicating its potential use in arts and crafts.
Further Information
- Discover Life hosts pages about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of various Calliandra species.
- Dave's Garden is mentioned as a community for sharing gardening tips and ideas.