Calliandra
Calliandra calothyrsus
A fast-growing leguminous shrub grown for fodder, fuelwood, and soil improvement in agroforestry systems.
Family
Fabaceae
Temperature
22-30°C (absolute 18-34°C)
Rainfall
2000-4000mm (absolute 700-5000mm)
Altitude
1800m
Soil pH
5-6 (absolute 4.5-7.5)
Soil types
Tolerates acidic, low-fertility soils.