Calliandra dysantha var. dysantha
Calliandra dysantha var. dysantha
- Native to:
- Brazil
GBIF: Zappi, D.C.; Forzza, R.C.; Fraga, C.N.; Saavedra, M.M.; Freitas, L.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Calliandra
- Species:
- Calliandra dysantha var. dysantha
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Subshrub
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, red
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts vigorously from root crown after fire. Common in fire-adapted desert grassland and oak woodland communities.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Scarification or hot water treatment improves germination. Seeds benefit from soaking in hot water (not boiling) for 12-24 hours before sowing.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch