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Calliandra

not marked as a favorite taxon *Calliandra haematocephala Hasskarl var. haematocephala. Common name: Powderpuff Tree. Phenology: Jan-Dec. Habitat: Disturbed areas. Distribution: Native of South America, cultivated in the southern part of our area and allegedly persistent or spreading.

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Section: Androcallis.

Origin/Endemic status: South America

Synonymy ⓘ: = POWO; = n/a — FNA11.1, NS; < Calliandra haematocephala Hassk. — Fl3, K4, WH3, WI, Isely (1998). Basionym: Calliandra haematocephala Hassk. 1855

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