Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
tweediei
ID:
212225

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker)2: 140 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211554

Common Names

  • Tweediei Calliandra
  • Calliandra tweediei
  • Tweediei Bush

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Synonyms

  • Mimosa yaguaronensis Larrañaga [unknown]
  • Anneslia tweediei (Benth.) Lindm. [valid]
  • Inga pulcherrima Paxton [valid]
  • Calliandra pulcherrima (Paxton) Planch. [valid]
  • Feuilleea tweediei (Benth.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Calliandra tweediei (also called Tweedie's Calliandra, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It has small, pink flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calliandra tweediei is used as an ornamental plant, for soil erosion control, as a food source for livestock, and as a source of firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Calliandra tweediei are small and white with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calliandra tweediei is a perennial shrub that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Calliandra tweediei

Calliandra tweediei can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.

Calliandra tweediei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calliandra tweediei?

Calliandra tweediei

What is the common name of Calliandra tweediei?

Tweedie's Calliandra

What is the natural habitat of Calliandra tweediei?

Dry mountain slopes and rocky outcrops

Species in the Calliandra genus

Calliandra paniculata, Calliandra aeschynomenoides, Calliandra angustifolia, Calliandra belizensis, Calliandra biflora, Calliandra bijuga, Calliandra blanchetii, Calliandra bombycina, Calliandra brenesii, Calliandra brevicaulis, Calliandra californica, Calliandra calycina, Calliandra carcerea, Calliandra chilensis, Calliandra crassipes, Calliandra depauperata, Calliandra dysantha, Calliandra enervis, Calliandra fasciculata, Calliandra foliolosa, Calliandra fuscipila, Calliandra glomerulata, Calliandra grandifolia, Calliandra hirsuticaulis, Calliandra hirtiflora, Calliandra juzepczukii, Calliandra laevis, Calliandra leptopoda, Calliandra longipinna, Calliandra luetzelburgii, Calliandra macrocalyx, Calliandra medellinensis, Calliandra molinae, Calliandra palmeri, Calliandra parvifolia, Calliandra peninsularis, Calliandra pilgeriana, Calliandra pittieri, Calliandra purdiei, Calliandra quetzal, Calliandra rhodocephala, Calliandra rigida, Calliandra rubescens, Calliandra seleri, Calliandra sessilis, Calliandra sincorana, Calliandra spinosa, Calliandra subspicata, Calliandra tolimensis, Calliandra trinervia,

Species in the Fabaceae family

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