Calliandra riparia Pittier (Arb. Arbust. Venez. 6-8: 80. 1927.)
Localities: West Indies (exotic), Greater Antilles [ Hispaniola (exotic)[ Dominican Republic, Haiti,], ], Bahamas (exotic), Central America (exotic), South America (native),
Common Names: Canasta de Venezuela (Dominican Republic), Coijí venezolano (Dominican Republic), Cuiji venezolano (Dominican Republic),
Synonyms: Calliandra schultzei Harms (Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 24: 209. 1928.),
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