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Image of Calliandra chilensis
IV Region, Cuesta Buenos Aires, Chile
Altitude: 300-400 m. 09 15, 2008
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Species: | Calliandra chilensis | |
Family: | Fabaceae | ![]() |
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Chilean Name: | Espino rojo | |
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Record: | 1081 |
About 1 Calliandra in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
About 311 Fabaceae in Chile and 186 in our data base. |
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Endemic Not Frequent
Height: 1.5 m. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTIONThis is a rather strange-looking low shrub with small, but numerous flowers, the purple estambres of which give it a rather airy appearance. |
Image of Calliandra chilensis IV Region, Cuesta Buenos Aires, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: Red, 14 petals and more, also includes asteraceae Height: 1.5 m.
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Image of Calliandra chilensis IV Region, Cuesta Buenos Aires, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Low altitude, interior valleys
Watering conditions: Extremely dry areas with very rare rainfall. The dry season lasts 8 - 12 months and in some years it is possible to have no rainfall at all. Rainfall less than 100 mm/year.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Calliandra chilensis IV Region, Cuesta Buenos Aires, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Calliandra chilensis IV Region, Cuesta Buenos Aires, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 10 and 11. The plant does not tolerate freezing.
Relatively easy to cultivate
Recommended germination temperature: +14°C +18°C
It is not exactly a fast grower, and you can expect the first flowers to bloom in about four years. As with most fabaceae, the germination is rather easy, provided that you scarify the outer seed coat. If you are interested in purchasing seeds of this or similar species, please go to our On-line Seeds Shop. |
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