Calliandra haematocephala

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.

Extracts from parts of Calliandra haematocephala have been used in the green synthesis of zinc oxide nanostructures, magnetite nanoparticles, and silver nanoparticles.[2][3][4]

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  Detail of Calliandra haematocephala flower
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  Calliandra haematocephala grown in Malaysia
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  The buds of Calliandra haematocephala grown in Malaysia
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  The bud, flower, the branch & leaves.
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  A white flower of the same species
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  Starr 071024-9938 Calliandra haematocephala

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