Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Calliandra houstoniana
Livestock Forage
Fuelwood
English Common Name
Calliandra
Indonesian Common Name
Kaliandra
Tree Family
Fabaceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
14.5cm
Length
×
0.5-2cm
Width
Tree Height
Small (10–20m)
Elevational Range (m)
250–1800m
0 3000
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Exotic in Indonesia

Native to

Region
Americas

Exotic in

Indonesia
Java, Sumatra

Coffee Agroforestry Information

Coffee System
Robusta
Coffee Impact
Beneficial to coffee
Prevalence
Common in Coffee Agroforestry
Cultivation
Planted
Regeneration
Regenerates Naturally
Tree Management

Fast growing and easy to regenerate and manage. Seedlings grow quickly. Weeding necessary during first year. Prune in cycles up to 4 months. Highest yields are obtained from coppicing when cut at 1 m. Root pruning and side pruning is recommended for seedling to keep taproot checked and encourage lateral root development. Likely competes with coffee and is recommended to be planted near but not over coffee as it has some coffee pollination benefits. Has invasive tendencies.

Tree Benefits and Uses

Farmer Uses
  • Livestock Forage
  • Fuelwood
Farm Services
  • Nitrogen Fixation
Biodiversity Benefits
Yes

Produces nectar that attracts insects and is a good source of nectar for honeybees as it flowers year-round. Feeding tree of the Javan Slow Loris.