Calliandra
Kaliandra · Calliandra calothyrsus Meisn.
Also known in Indonesia as: calliandra, kaliandra, kaliandra merah
Suitable for: Ruminants
Not covered by Hartadi et al. (1980).
Nutrition data is in Beta and has not been reviewed by experts yet. Use it as a guide, not as veterinary advice.View sources
Dry matter (DM)
34,9%
per as fed
Crude protein (CP)
20,8%
per dry matter
Crude fibre (CF)
25,2%
per dry matter
Nutrient content (main values)
| Nutrient | Value | Basis | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| DM Dry matter | 34,9% | as fed | F-S18 |
| Ash Ash | 6,3% | dry matter | F-S18 |
| CP Crude protein | 20,8% | dry matter | F-S18 |
| EE Ether extract | 2,4% | dry matter | F-S18 |
| CF Crude fibre | 25,2% | dry matter | F-S18 |
| NFE Nitrogen-free extract | 45,3% | dry matter | F-S18 |
| NDF NDF | 55,6% | dry matter | F-S18 |
| ADF ADF | 37,1% | dry matter | F-S18 |
| ME ME ruminant | 2.486 kcal/kg | dry matter | F-S18 |
| Ca Calcium | 0,71% | dry matter | F-S18 |
| P Phosphorus | 0,28% | dry matter | F-S18 |
| Na Sodium | 0,01% | dry matter | F-S18 |
Use
Inclusion limit
Including 25% calliandra in a grass diet maintained heifer growth when grass digestibility fell (Kenya) (F-S18).
One of the most tanniferous legumes: condensed tannins from under 1% to 20-30% (up to 38%); reduces rumen protein degradability and protein digestibility; less useable for pigs and poultry because of tannins; wilting reduced intake by sheep in one study (F-S18).
All values from every source (12)
| Nutrient | Value | Basis | Sources | Confidence | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DM Dry matter | 34,9% main | as fed | F-S18 | High | SD 5.3; min 21.3; max 40.2; n 12 |
| Ash Ash | 6,3% main | dry matter | F-S18 | High | SD 1.2; min 3.9; max 9.0; n 53 |
| CP Crude protein | 20,8% main | dry matter | F-S18 | High | SD 3.5; min 11.7; max 28.2; n 68 |
| EE Ether extract | 2,4% main | dry matter | F-S18 | High | SD 0.8; min 1.6; max 4.2; n 16 |
| CF Crude fibre | 25,2% main | dry matter | F-S18 | High | SD 6.5; min 15.3; max 49.8; n 34 |
| NFE Nitrogen-free extract | 45,3% main | dry matter | F-S18 | Medium | |
| NDF NDF | 55,6% main | dry matter | F-S18 | High | SD 6.5; min 37.2; max 69.6; n 47 |
| ADF ADF | 37,1% main | dry matter | F-S18 | High | SD 7.8; min 18.3; max 52.3; n 39 |
| ME ME ruminant | 2.486 kcal/kg main | dry matter | F-S18 | Medium | |
| Ca Calcium | 0,71% main | dry matter | F-S18 | High | SD 0.34; min 0.15; max 1.57; n 16 |
| P Phosphorus | 0,28% main | dry matter | F-S18 | High | SD 0.2; min 0.13; max 0.78; n 11 |
| Na Sodium | 0,01% main | dry matter | F-S18 | High | SD 0.01; min 0; max 0.02; n 7 |
Sources
- [F-S18] Heuzé V., Tran G., Doreau M., Lebas F., 2017. Calliandra (Calliandra calothyrsus). Feedipedia, a programme by INRAE, CIRAD, AFZ and FAO. Open
This is a guide, not an official prescription. Consult a local extension officer or veterinarian.