Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chiriquensis
ID:
1411083

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) Govaerts

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Skvortsovia 4(3): 89. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423548



Common Names

  • Cleome chiriquensis
  • Chiriqui Spider Flower
  • Chiriqui Cleome


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Description

Cleome chiriquensis (also called Cleome chiriquensis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to Central America, and is found in dry forests and scrublands. Its leaves are alternate, oblong-lanceolate, and up to 8 cm long. Its flowers are white, and its fruits are globose, up to 1 cm in diameter.

Uses & Benefits

Cleome chiriquensis is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and diarrhea. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cleome chiriquensis are small, white, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleome chiriquensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a wide range of soil types. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Cleome chiriquensis

Cleome chiriquensis can be found in Central America.

Cleome chiriquensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome chiriquensis?

Cleome chiriquensis

What is the common name of Cleome chiriquensis?

Cleome

What is the natural habitat of Cleome chiriquensis?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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

Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.