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Calliandra haematocephala 'Alba'
| Family Name: | Fabaceae (Leguminosae) |
| Common Name: | White Powderpuff |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Large, mutiple trunked, low-branching shrub, reaching up to 2 m tall. |
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| Foliage | Alternate compound leaves, margin entire, shape oblong. |
| Flowers | Flowers white, blooming in puffs, white silky stamens. |
| Fruit | Brown pod like fruit, dry and hard, inconspicuous. |
| Etymology | Calliandra derives from the Greek words kallos, meaning beauty and andros, meaning stamen. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Maintenance Requirements | Low |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Foliar Type | Compound |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Oblong) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Brown |
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Others
| Master ID | 30734 |
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| Species ID | 5054 |
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