Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aspera
ID:
611809

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Koenig ex DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 241 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611141



Common Names

  • Cleome aspera
  • Aspera Cleome
  • Rough Spiderflower


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Description

Cleome aspera (also called rough 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 aspera 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 aspera 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 aspera 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 aspera

Cleome aspera is native to the tropical regions of South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas, and is often seen in gardens and parks.

Cleome aspera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome aspera?

Cleome aspera

What is the common name of Cleome aspera?

Spiny Spider Flower

Where is Cleome aspera native to?

Southern Africa

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-2727180: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Johann Gerhard König (1728-1785): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Koenig' in the authors string.