Calliandra haematocephala

Red Powderpuff, Blood-Red Tassel-Flower, Pink Powderpuff

Species Name Calliandra haematocephala
Common Name Red Powderpuff, Blood-Red Tassel-Flower, Pink Powderpuff
Family Fabaceae
Genus Calliandra
Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names
Taxonomic Notes
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Species Information

1. Description
  • Shrub to small tree growing up to 5 m tall with a rounded and spreading crown. Leaves bi-pinnate, 1-3 pairs of pinnae, 7-10 pairs of leaflets. Flowers 7-10 cm in diameter in heads of bright red stamens. Fruits are pods, c. 10 cm long, flattened with thickened edges, and dehiscent.
2. Tree Size
Large (>15 m) Show More

Small (4-10 m) (0)
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Medium (10-15 m) (0)
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Large (>15 m) (1)
100%
Unknown (0)
0%
3. Full Distribution
  • Tropical South America
4. Habitat and Ecology
  • Open areas and savannahs
5. Altitude (in meters)
  • Data Deficient
6. Landscape Type
Blue-green Corridors, Small Urban Green Spaces Show More

Urban Streets (0)
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Blue-green Corridors (1)
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Small Urban Green Spaces (1)
100%
Coastal Fronts (0)
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Unknown (0)
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7. IUCN Conservation Status
Not Evaluated Show More

Not Evaluated (1)
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Data Deficient (0)
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Least Concern (0)
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Near Threatened (0)
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Vulnerable (0)
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Endangered (0)
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Critically Endangered (0)
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Extinct in the Wild (0)
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Extinct (0)
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Unknown (0)
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8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS
Not Evaluated Show More

Not Evaluated (1)
100%
Not Applicable (0)
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Data Deficient (0)
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Least Concern (0)
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Near Threatened (0)
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Vulnerable (0)
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Endangered (0)
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Critically Endangered (0)
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Regionally Extinct (0)
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Extinct in the Wild (0)
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Extinct (0)
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Unknown (0)
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9. Are more than 100 individuals available in local nurseries?
Unknown Show More

Yes (0)
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No (0)
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Unknown (1)
100%
10. How would you characterise the growth rate of this species?
Fast Show More

Fast (1)
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11. Does this species have an invasive root system?
No Show More

Yes (0)
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No (1)
100%
Unknown (0)
0%

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12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?
No Show More

Yes (0)
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No (1)
100%
Unknown (0)
0%

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13. Does this species produce large and/or staining fruits?
No Show More

Yes (0)
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No (1)
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Unknown (0)
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14. Does this species produce substances in its bark, leaves, fruits and/or seeds that are poisonous or harmful to humans?
No Show More

Yes (0)
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No (1)
100%
Unknown (0)
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15. Does this species have specific lighting requirements?
Full sun, Partial shade Show More

Full sun (1)
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Partial sun & shade (0)
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Full shade (0)
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Partial shade (1)
100%
Unknown (0)
0%

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16. How would you characterise the air pollution tolerance of this species?
Unknown Show More

Low (0)
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Medium (0)
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High (0)
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Unknown (1)
100%

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17. How would you characterise the soil pollution tolerance of this species?
Unknown Show More

Low (0)
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Medium (0)
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High (0)
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Unknown (1)
100%

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18. Does this species have specific soil ph requirements?
No Show More

Yes (0)
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No (1)
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  • pH 6.2-7.0 [1]
19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?
No Show More

Yes (0)
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No (1)
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Unknown (0)
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  • Planted at Kepong Botanic Gardens, Selangor, in areas with well-drained soil.

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20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?
Unknown Show More

Yes (0)
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No (0)
0%
Unknown (1)
100%

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21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?
Unknown Show More

Yes (0)
0%
No (0)
0%
Unknown (1)
100%

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No Data Found

22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?
Unknown Show More

Yes (0)
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No (0)
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Unknown (1)
100%

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23. Can this species tolerate water absence for >1 month?
Yes Show More

Yes (1)
100%
No (0)
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Unknown (0)
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  • Specimens at Kepong Botanic Gardens, Selangor, were tolerant of dry spells lasting three weeks and should be able to survive for one month.

No Data Found

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24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?
Yes Show More

Yes (1)
100%
No (0)
0%
Unknown (0)
0%

No Data Found

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25. Does this species have specific humidity requirements?
No Show More

Yes (0)
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No (1)
100%
Unknown (0)
0%

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26. Is this species highly prone to predation, parasitism, and/or disease?
No Show More

Yes (0)
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No (1)
100%
Unknown (0)
0%

No Data Found

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27. Please provide any additional information for this species in the context of climate change resilience and/or vulnerability.
    Insufficient Data
28. Does this species have biodiversity value (e.g., provides food or habitat, or increases landscape connectivity for urban fauna)?
Yes Show More

Yes (1)
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No (0)
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Unknown (0)
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29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?
Yes Show More

Yes (1)
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No (0)
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Unknown (0)
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No Data Found

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  • Has medicinal uses [1]

Contributors: anonymous

Last Updated: 2023-03-15

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