Calliandra tweediei
Mexican Flamebush
Also known as: Anneslia tweediei (Benth.) Lindm. +4 more
- Anneslia tweediei (Benth.) Lindm.
- Calliandra pulcherrima (Paxton) Planch.
- Feuilleea tweediei (Benth.) Kuntze
- Inga pulcherrima Paxton
- Mimosa yaguaronensis Larrañaga
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Calliandra tweediei (commonly known as Mexican flamebush) is a shrub or tree within the Fabaceae family. It is found natively in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Bolivia, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Paraguay, Uruguay
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)
Cameroon, India, Trinidad-Tobago, Zimbabwe