ID : Calliandra sp. from Barapani(Shillong)

[Karuna Das]

Dear All,
Sending images may be the species of Calliandra. The Species is grown in the ICAR campus (Barapani)as ornamental plant.So please confirm the ID.
Time of collection : 19/10/12
Location : Barapani Shillong (Meghalaya)
Habit : Small tree

With Regards
Karuna Kanta Das
Guwahati 781012

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[jmgarg1]

Forwarding again for Id assistance please.

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[jmgarg1]

A reply:

" Is it Calliandra eriophylla?

From

Dr.P.K.Singh

Department of Life /Sciences

Manipur University"

[jmgarg1]

A reply:

"Looks like Calliandra eriophylla." from Mahadeswara ji.

[jmgarg1]

A reply:

"Thank You Sir for ID
It looks Calliandra eriophylla Benth.
The plant id known as Fairy-duster. It is a straggling, densely branched, deciduous shrub to 3 ft., though usually much shorter. It is native from San Diego County through New Mexico and south to Mexico. The rounded, puffball flower heads are 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter and contain several clusters of flowers The petals of fairy duster are inconspicuous; it is the long, pink filaments of the stamens that make the showy display. Although usually straight, the long stamens are sometimes twisted and curly.
With regards
Karuna Kanta Das
Guwahati-12"