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Calliandra haematocephala Hassk.

Synonyms

Anneslia haematocephala, Calliandra inaequilatera, Calliandra novaesii, Feuilleea haematocephala

Common names

Red powder puff

Extract from Wikipedia article

Calliandra haematocephala is a species of flowering plants of the genus Calliandra in the Fabaceae family.

AI-generated Description

Calliandra haematocephala, also known as Red Powder Puff, is an evergreen shrub native to South America. In Qatar, it is commonly grown as an ornamental plant due to its vibrant red flowers and ability to thrive in warm climates. It can grow up to 3 meters tall, with a spread of around 2 meters, and requires full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. In Qatari gardens and landscapes, Calliandra haematocephala is often used as a hedge or accent plant, attracting pollinators and adding color to the landscape. It is relatively low-maintenance and can tolerate some drought, making it suitable for Qatar's arid environment.

Red powder puff flower (Calliandra haematocephala) in Dahl Al Hamam Park at Al Markhiya Street. Doha, Qatar, April 12, 2016

AI-generated summary of observations

The observation of Calliandra haematocephala in Qatar revealed its presence in Dahl Al Hamam Park, located on Al Markhiya Street in Doha. On April 12, 2016, the plant was noted to be thriving in this environment. The Red Powder Puff flower, as it is commonly known, displayed its distinctive bright red flowers, which are a notable feature of this species. The plant's ability to grow in Qatar's climate suggests that it can tolerate the country's hot and dry conditions. Further observation could provide insight into the plant's growth patterns and potential uses in Qatari horticulture. The presence of Calliandra haematocephala in Dahl Al Hamam Park also highlights the park's diverse flora and its potential as a habitat for various plant species. This sighting contributes to the understanding of the plant's distribution and adaptability in different regions.

Links

• Flora of Qatar.
• Unknown plants or plants without names.
• Duplicate and extra pictures of plants.
• Earlier version of collection of plants.
• Other collections of pictures from Qatar: Lizards of Qatar, Cats of Qatar, Camels of Qatar, and Fish of Qatar.
• Picture archives.
• Home page of A. Sergeev.

Outside links

• Calliandra haematocephala, Wikipedia article
• Calliandra haematocephala from www.theplantlist.org
• Ekhlas M. M. Abdel Bary, The Flora of Qatar, Volume I: The Dicotyledons. Doha 2012
• Flora of Qatar, Volume II: The Monocotyledons
• Illustrated Checklist of the Flora of Qatar. John Norton et al. 2009
• Qatar eNature. Flora
• Ali Al-Rawi, Flowering plants of Kuwait, 1985
• Plants of Kuwait
• Flora of Saudi Arabia, Al-Qassim Region
• Flora of Eastern Saudi Arabia by Rain and Dust at Flickr
• Plants of South-Western Morocco
• Pictures from Qatar (Flickr/cpmkutty)
• Arabian plants by Gary Brown
• Flora of Israel

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Acknowledgements

QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) and associated people, for a possibility to participate in their field excursions and to learn about local nature.