Family Name: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
Synonyms: Abrus cruziana, Anneslia , Anneslia , Anneslia , Calliandra mexicana, Calliandra rivalis, Calliandra rupestris, Inga emarginata, Mimosa emarginata, Inga emarginata, Abrus Haole, Inga semicordata
Common Name: Red Powderpuff Plant, Miniature Powder-puff, Dwarf Powder Puff, Tarbardillo, Cat's Tail, Clavellino, 红粉扑花
CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS
Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)
Plant Growth Form : Shrub, Tree (Shrubby (1m-5m))
Lifespan (in Singapore) : Perennial
Mode of Nutrition : Autotrophic
Plant Shape : Shrubby, Open
Maximum Height : 6 m
PLANT CARE AND PROPAGATION
Light Preference : Semi-Shade, Full Sun
Water Preference : Moderate Water
Plant Growth Rate : Moderate
Maintenance Requirements : Moderate
Pruning : Plant takes pruning well. Can be be trained as small standard tree, or as rounded bushy shrub.
Propagation Method : Seed, Stem Cutting
Propagation Method Remarks : Easier to propagate by seeds. Seedlings flower within 2 years.