''Calliandra haematocephala'' is a species of

flowering plant Flowering plants are plants that bear flowers and fruits, and form the clade Angiospermae (), commonly called angiosperms. They include all forbs (flowering plants without a woody stem), grasses and grass-like plants, a vast majority of ...

s of the genus '' Calliandra'' in the family Fabaceae.

Description

Rambling shrub or small tree with branched pinnate, silky leaves and powder-puff-like balls of conspicuous dark crimson stamens. ''Calliandra haematocephala'' is a fast growing shrub that can grow tall but also spreads wide. If desired it can be kept smaller by trimming. Interesting enough the leaves close at night. The red powder puff flower are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds but only appear from November -April. The buds before the flowers open look like raspberries. This large shrub can be grown indoor if trimmed and grown in a pot but it will be best if you can grow it outside in a warm climate.

Uses

Gallery

File:Red powder puff.JPG, Detail of Calliandra haematocephala flower File:Bungakepalmerah1.jpg, Calliandra haematocephala grown in Malaysia File:Bungakepalmerah2.jpg, The buds of Calliandra haematocephala grown in Malaysia File:Bungakepalmerah3.jpg, The bud, flower, the branch & leaves. File:Calliandra_haematocephala_alba.JPG, A white flower of the same species File:Starr 071024-9938 Calliandra haematocephala.jpg, Starr 071024-9938 Calliandra haematocephala

References

* haematocephala {{Mimosoideae-stub