Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
africana
ID:
611779

Status:
valid

Authors:
Botsch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 1: 130 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611111



Common Names

  • Cleome africana
  • Africana Cleome
  • African Spiderflower


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Description

Cleome africana (also called African 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 and is found in dry open habitats, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cleome africana 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 africana 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 africana 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 africana

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

Cleome africana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome africana?

Cleome africana

What is the common name of Cleome africana?

African Spider Flower

What is the natural habitat of Cleome africana?

Cleome africana is native to tropical Africa and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

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,