The listing, Calliandra (Rare Legume) has ended.
A multipurpose species grown primarily for forage as a supplement to low quality roughages for ruminant livestock. Also used for the provision of green manure, shade for coffee and tea, land rehabilitation , erosion control. Used as a pollen source for honey production and a host for the lac insect (Laccifer lacca) for shellac production. It is also important in parts of Africa (e.g. Uganda, Rwanda) in providing stakes for climbing beans.