Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
costaricensis
ID:
611881

Status:
valid

Authors:
Iltis

Source:
cmp

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Brenesia 63-64: 1 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611213



Common Names

  • Cleome costaricensis
  • Costaricensis Cleome
  • Costaricensis's Cleome


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Synonyms

  • Tarenaya costaricensis (Iltis) Iltis [unknown]

Description

Cleome costaricensis (also called Costa Rican cleome, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Costa Rica and Panama. It grows in disturbed areas, open forests, and pastures. It has a single stem with alternate, simple leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cleome costaricensis 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 costaricensis 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 costaricensis 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 costaricensis

Cleome costaricensis is native to Costa Rica.

Cleome costaricensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome costaricensis?

Cleome costaricensis

What is the common name of Cleome costaricensis?

Costa Rican Spiderflower

What is the native range of Cleome costaricensis?

Central 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,

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