Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordobensis
ID:
611880

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eichler ex Griseb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 19: 73 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611212



Common Names

  • Cleome cordobensis
  • Cordobensis Cleome
  • Cordobensis's Cleome


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Synonyms

  • Cleome aculeata cordobensis (Eichler ex Griseb.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cleome eyerdamii Standl. & F.A.Barkley [unknown]
  • Cleome trollii Ernst [unknown]

Description

Cleome cordobensis (also called Cordoba cleome, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay. It grows in grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas. It has a single stem with alternate, simple leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cleome cordobensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleome cordobensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and four petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleome cordobensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Cleome cordobensis

Cleome cordobensis is native to Argentina.

Cleome cordobensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome cordobensis?

Cleome cordobensis

What is the common name of Cleome cordobensis?

Cordoba Spiderflower

What is the native range of Cleome cordobensis?

South America

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

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
August W. Eichler (1839-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eichler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:146987-1: Based on the initial data import