Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Surinamese Stickpea |
| Scientific Name | Calliandra surinamensis |
| Main Color | Pink |
| Plant Type |  Shrub |
| Distribution |  Cultivated |
| Month Found | Sep |
| Image | Calliandra-001 |
| Photographer | DP |
| Location Found | Abbotsbury |
| Country Found | UK |
Flower Details
Description
Calliandra surinamensis is a small, evergreen shrub known for its striking pink and white powderpuff-like flowers. The flowers are composed of numerous long, thin stamens that give them a fluffy appearance. The plant has bipinnate leaves and can grow up to 3 metres tall.
Distribution
Native to Suriname and parts of South America, it is commonly cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide.
Medicinal/Other Uses
— No significant medicinal uses.
Edibility
Inedible - not known to be consumed by humans.
Human Toxicity
Non_ToxicNon Toxic - no harmful effects reported upon contact or ingestion.
Pet Toxicity
Non Toxic - safe for pets, with no known toxic effects.
Active Compounds
None known.