3,190 observationsLeast Concern
Suriname stickpea
Calliandra surinamensis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fabales ›Family: Fabaceae ›Genus: Calliandra
About
Calliandra surinamensis is a low branching evergreen tropical shrub that is named after Suriname, a country in Northern South America. The plant usually has complexly branched multiple trunks and grows to a height of about 5 metres, although many sources suggest that it only attains a height of 3 metres. Left unpruned it grows long thin branches that eventually droop down onto the ground.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Suriname stickpea is Calliandra surinamensis.
- The Suriname stickpea has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Suriname stickpea belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Suriname stickpea belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Suriname stickpea belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Suriname stickpea belongs to the order Fabales.
- Suriname stickpea belongs to the family Fabaceae.
- Suriname stickpea belongs to the genus Calliandra.