Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
densifolia
ID:
611895

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.H.Wright

Source:
cmp

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1907: 360 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611227



Common Names

  • Cleome densifolia
  • Purple Spider Flower
  • Purple Cleome


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Description

Cleome densifolia (also called Spider Flower, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a hairy stem and leaves, and produces white, pink or purple flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cleome densifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a cut flower, and as a food source for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleome densifolia has white to pinkish flowers with four petals and long stamens. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are thin and light green with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleome densifolia 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 densifolia

Cleome densifolia is native to the Andes Mountains of Bolivia and Peru.

Cleome densifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome densifolia?

Cleome densifolia

What is the common name of Cleome densifolia?

Dense-leaved Spiderflower

What is the native range of Cleome densifolia?

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,

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