Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
augustinensis
ID:
611812

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hochr.) Briq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève 17: 360 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611144



Common Names

  • Cleome augustinensis
  • Augustinensis Cleome
  • Augustinensis Spiderflower


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Description

Cleome augustinensis (also called Augustine's 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 augustinensis 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cleome augustinensis var. goudotii (Briq.) Hadj-Moust.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleome augustinensis 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 augustinensis 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 augustinensis

Cleome augustinensis can be found in the tropical regions of South America, particularly in Brazil and Argentina.

Cleome augustinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome augustinensis?

Cleome augustinensis

What is the common name of Cleome augustinensis?

Augustine's Spider Flower

Where is Cleome augustinensis native to?

Brazil

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-2727183: Based on the initial data import
Bénédict Pierre Georges Hochreutiner (1873-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochr.' in the authors string.
John Isaac Briquet (1870-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Briq.' in the authors string.