Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ariana
ID:
611805

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hedge & Lamond

Source:
cmp

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 68: 17 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611137



Common Names

  • Cleome ariana
  • Ariana Cleome
  • Ariana Spiderflower


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Description

Cleome ariana (also called Ariana 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 ariana 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 ariana 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 ariana is a fast-growing annual plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer and should be kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Division should be done in late spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Cleome ariana

Cleome ariana is native to the tropical regions of the Middle East. It can be found in dry, sunny areas, and is often seen in gardens and parks.

Cleome ariana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome ariana?

Cleome ariana

What is the common name of Cleome ariana?

Ariana Spiderflower

What is the native range of Cleome ariana?

Central Asia

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-2727177: Based on the initial data import
Jenifer M. Lamond (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lamond' in the authors string.
Ian Charleson Hedge (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedge' in the authors string.