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powderduff

Calliandra calothyrsus · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Powderduff, scientifically known as Calliandra calothyrsus, is a versatile medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Primarily used in traditional medicine, it offers significant healing potential for various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and bioactive compounds is essential for exploring its role in holistic and modern pharmacology.

Family
Fabaceae
Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Calliandra · Red Calliandra
Scientific synonyms
Anneslia Similis · Feuilleea Calothyrsa · 8 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Calliandra calothyrsus

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Barba de chivo
  • Cabello de ángel

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls into the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Calliandra, which includes the medicinal species Calliandra calothyrsus.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Fabales
Family Fabaceae
Genus Calliandra

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across multiple diverse regions. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in both India and Bangladesh. Its presence extends into the Indo-China region, specifically documented in Myanmar. Moving further south, the species is also located within Malesia, particularly on the island of Jawa. Finally, its range reaches the North-Central Pacific, where it has established itself in Hawaii.

Region Area
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh
Indian Subcontinent India
Indo-China Myanmar
Malesia Jawa
North-Central Pacific Hawaii
Mexico Mexico Northeast
Mexico Mexico Gulf
Mexico Mexico Northwest
Mexico Mexico Southwest
Mexico Mexico Southeast

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Calliandra calothyrsus has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Plant parts reported in Calliandra calothyrsus
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

  1. Tropical animal health and production

Chemicals

Calliandra calothyrsus has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Condensed Tannins, CT, Condensed Tannin, Tannin.

Chemicals reported in Calliandra calothyrsus
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Condensed Tannins 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CT 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Condensed Tannin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tannin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Condensed Tannins

  1. Journal of applied microbiology
  2. The British journal of nutrition

CT

  1. The British journal of nutrition

Condensed Tannin

  1. Applied and environmental microbiology

Tannin

  1. Journal of applied microbiology

Preparations

Calliandra calothyrsus has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaf meal, roughage hay supplemented with calliandra (30%).

Preparations reported for Calliandra calothyrsus
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf meal 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Roughage hay supplemented with calliandra (30%) 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf meal

  1. Tropical animal health and production

Roughage hay supplemented with calliandra (30%)

  1. Journal of applied microbiology