Rank Species | Genus Calliandra Higher classification Calliandra | |
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Similar Calliandra, Calliandra surinamensis, Calliandra harrisii, Calliandra haematocephala, Legumes | ||
Calliandra brevipes (Pink Powderpuff) is an attractive shrub with finely divided leaves and clusters of red powder-puff flowers. It is native to southeastern Brazil, Uruguay, and northern Argentina.
Portuguese common names include: Esponja, Esponjinha, Manduruvá, Quebra-foice. Botanical Synonyms include Acacia selloi Spreng. and Calliandra selloi Macbr.
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