Calliandra haematocephala
Blood Red Tassel Flower, Powderpuff Tree
Other regional names: Stickpea
- Stickpea
Also known as: Anneslia haematocephala (Hassk.) Britton & P.Wilson +2 more
- Anneslia haematocephala (Hassk.) Britton & P.Wilson
- Calliandra novaesae Hoehne
- Feuilleea haematocephala (Hassk.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Naturally occurring in South America, Calliandra haematocephala (commonly known as Blood red tassel flower or Powderpuff-Tree) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Assam, Bangladesh, California, Cameroon, Caroline Is., China Southeast, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, East Himalaya, Florida, Ghana, Hawaii, India, Jawa, Leeward Is., Malaya, Myanmar, New Guinea, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Puerto Rico, Society Is., Taiwan, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Windward Is., Zimbabwe
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms