Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amblyocarpa
ID:
611788

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barratte & Murb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Acta Univ. Lund., 2 , 1(4): 25 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611120



Common Names

  • Cleome amblyocarpa
  • Amblyocarpa Cleome
  • Amblyocarpa Spiderflower


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Synonyms

  • Siliquaria glandulosa Forssk. [unknown]
  • Cleome amblyocarpa glandulosa (Forssk.) Botsch. [unknown]
  • Cleome daryoushiana Parsa [unknown]
  • Cleome arabica amblyocarpa (Barratte & Murb.) Ozenda [unknown]

Description

Cleome amblyocarpa (also called blunt-fruited cleome, 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 amblyocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a source of food and fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleome amblyocarpa has yellow 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 amblyocarpa 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 amblyocarpa

Cleome amblyocarpa can be found in the southeastern United States, from South Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.

Cleome amblyocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome amblyocarpa?

Cleome amblyocarpa

What is the common name of Cleome amblyocarpa?

Amblyocarpa Spider Flower

What is the natural habitat of Cleome amblyocarpa?

Cleome amblyocarpa 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2727159: Based on the initial data import
Svante Samuel Murbeck (1859-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Murb.' in the authors string.
Gustave Barratte (1857-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barratte' in the authors string.