Calliandra haematocephala Hassk.

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Calliandra haematocephala

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Ishema, Kigali.

Calliandra haematocephala

Photo: Bart Wursten
Ishema, Kigali.

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Synonyms: Anneslia haematocephala (Hassk.) Britton & P.Wilson
Calliandra inaequilatera Rusby
Feuilleea haematocephala (Hassk.) Kuntze
Common names: Powder puff tree (English)
Description: For descriptions see World Flora Online
Notes: Planted in parks and gardens.
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Worldwide distribution: Native in Bolivia.
Growth form(s): Tree.
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Flora of Zimbabwe: cultivated Calliandra haematocephala

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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Calliandra haematocephala
African Plant Database: Calliandra haematocephala
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Calliandra haematocephala
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Calliandra haematocephala
GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Calliandra haematocephala
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iNaturalist: Calliandra haematocephala
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Calliandra haematocephala
JSTOR Plant Science: Calliandra haematocephala
Plants of the World Online: Calliandra haematocephala
Tropicos: Calliandra haematocephala
Wikipedia: Calliandra haematocephala


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The Rwanda flora team (2026). Flora of Rwanda: Cultivated Plants: Species information: Calliandra haematocephala.
https://www.rwandaflora.com/cult/species.php?species_id=177090, retrieved 15 November 2026

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