Genus Calliandra
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A member of the Fabaceae family, the genus Calliandra is a large group comprising 204 taxa. It originates in North America, South America, and Africa. Across its taxa, it is primarily associated with wet tropical and seasonally dry tropical environments. It features a mix of trees and shrubs.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 204 taxa (153 base species, 51 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: South America (173), North America (49), Africa (3)
- Primary Climates: Seasonally Dry Tropical (133), Wet Tropical (51), Desert Or Dry Shrubland (15)
- Dominant Forms: Shrubs (173), Trees (86), Herbaceous Perennials (1)
204 taxa found