Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aculeata
ID:
611771

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 12 , 3: 232 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611103



Common Names

  • Cleome aculeata
  • Aculeata Cleome
  • Spiny Cleome


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Synonyms

  • Cleome gilletii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Cleome hamiltoniana Miq. [unknown]
  • Cleome hullettii King [unknown]
  • Cleome malhadensis Mart. ex Schult. & Schult.f. [unknown]
  • Cleome margaritae Buscal. & Muschl. [unknown]
  • Cleome surinamensis Miq. [unknown]
  • Cleome aculeata aculeata [unknown]
  • Hemiscola aculeata (L.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Cleome aculeata aculeata [unknown]

Description

Cleome aculeata (also called spider flower, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a branched stem and a height of 0.5–1.5 m. It is native to Africa, the Middle East, and India and is found in dry open habitats, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cleome aculeata is used in traditional medicine as an antiseptic and as an astringent. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleome aculeata has white or pink flowers with 4 petals and 4 sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleome aculeata can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Plant the rhizomes in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded area. The seed should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded area. The seedlings should be kept moist until established.

Where to Find Cleome aculeata

Cleome aculeata can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Italy, France, and Spain.

Cleome aculeata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome aculeata?

Cleome aculeata

What is the common name of Cleome aculeata?

Spiny Cleome

What is the natural habitat of Cleome aculeata?

Woodlands, thickets, and roadsides

Species in the Cleome genus

Cleome aculeata, Cleome affinis, Cleome africana, Cleome afrospina, Cleome albescens, Cleome aldenella, Cleome allamani, Cleome amblyocarpa, Cleome angustifolia, Cleome anomala, Cleome arabica, Cleome ariana, Cleome aspera, Cleome augustinensis, Cleome bojeri, Cleome boliviensis, Cleome bororensis, Cleome brachiata, Cleome brachycarpa, Cleome brachystyla, Cleome brasiliensis, Cleome brevipetiolata, Cleome briquetii, Cleome burttii, Cleome carnosa, Cleome chapalaensis, Cleome chelidonii, Cleome chilensis, Cleome chodatiana, Cleome chrysantha, Cleome circassica, Cleome cleomoides, Cleome coeruleo-rosea, Cleome coluteoides, Cleome conrathii, Cleome cordobensis, Cleome costaricensis, Cleome cremoloba, Cleome crenopetala, Cleome decipiens, Cleome dendroidea, Cleome densifolia, Cleome dichotoma, Cleome diffusa, Cleome dodecandra, Cleome dodecaphylla, Cleome drepanocarpa, Cleome droserifolia, Cleome dumosa, Cleome ecuadorica,

Species in the Cleomaceae family

Cleome aculeata, Cleome affinis, Cleome africana, Cleome afrospina, Cleome albescens, Cleome aldenella, Cleome allamani, Cleome amblyocarpa, Cleome angustifolia, Cleome anomala, Cleome arabica, Cleome ariana, Cleome aspera, Cleome augustinensis, Cleome bojeri, Cleome boliviensis, Cleome bororensis, Cleome brachiata, Cleome brachycarpa, Cleome brachystyla, Cleome brasiliensis, Cleome brevipetiolata, Cleome briquetii, Cleome burttii, Cleome carnosa, Cleome chapalaensis, Cleome chelidonii, Cleome chilensis, Cleome chodatiana, Cleome chrysantha, Cleome circassica, Cleome cleomoides, Cleome coeruleo-rosea, Cleome coluteoides, Cleome conrathii, Cleome cordobensis, Cleome costaricensis, Cleome cremoloba, Cleome crenopetala, Cleome decipiens, Cleome dendroidea, Cleome densifolia, Cleome dichotoma, Cleome diffusa, Cleome dodecandra, Cleome dodecaphylla, Cleome drepanocarpa, Cleome droserifolia, Cleome dumosa, Cleome ecuadorica,

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