Mazhar Botanic Garden

Calliandra surinamensis Benth.

Surinam powderpuff

Sample code: EGY-MBG-001209
Common name: Surinam powderpuff
English name: Pink powderpuff, Pompon de Marine
Arabic name: كاليندرا سورينامنسس
Native: South America
Country: South America
(PGR): Rare

Evergreen shrub grows up yo 3-5 m tall multiple trunked leaves bipinnately, silky and glossy flowers fragrant blooms, with silky stamens white at base and pink at the tips fruits flattened, brown pods 7-12 cm long

Beautiful ornamental plant for gardens. hedges. benefits to soil fertility. source of animal feed. erosion control.

Calliandra angustidens Britton & Killlip

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Texture: Clay Sandy
Fertility: High
Drainage: Well drained
Salinity: Low
Water Sources: Drought-tolerant plant
Climates: Subtropics Tropical
Lights: Full sun Light shade
Propagation: Seeds. cuttings
Flowering time: Year-round
Zone: 9b : 12
pH range: 6.0-7.0

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