Calliandra brevipes

Calliandra brevipes
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Eudicots
(unranked):	Rosids
Order:	Fabales
Family:	Fabaceae
Genus:	Calliandra
Species:	C. brevipes
Binomial name
Calliandra brevipes Benth.

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.

Flower seen in Hebbal lake park, Bengaluru

Bunch of Flowers seen in Hebbal lake park , Bengaluru. It emanates mild and pleasant smell

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References

• Germplasm Resources Information Network: Calliandra brevipes