Scientific name: calliandra brevipes

Family: Fabaceae-Mimosoideae

Height: up to 2 meters

Flowering season: January, February, March, September, October, November, December

Fruiting season: February, March, April, May

Growth: Moderate

Description: Caliandra is a shrub found mainly on riverbanks. Its flowers in shades of pink and its small size allow it to be used in urban afforestation and landscaping. Its flowers are pollinated by bees and hummingbirds.