Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diffusa
ID:
611901

Status:
valid

Authors:
Banks ex DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 241 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611233



Common Names

  • Cleome diffusa
  • Purple Spider Flower
  • Purple Cleome


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Synonyms

  • Cleome aculeata diffusa (Banks ex DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cleome diffusa macrocarpa Chodat [unknown]
  • Cleome houstonii Miq. [unknown]
  • Hemiscola diffusa (Banks ex DC.) Iltis [unknown]

Description

Cleome diffusa (also called Pink 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 pink flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cleome diffusa 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 diffusa 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 diffusa is an annual plant that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in a sunny spot in well-draining soil and keep the soil moist until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted to their permanent location. Cleome diffusa can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Cleome diffusa

Cleome diffusa is native to the tropical regions of South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas, and is often seen in gardens and parks.

Cleome diffusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome diffusa?

Cleome diffusa

What is the common name of Cleome diffusa?

Diffuse Spiderflower

What is the native range of Cleome diffusa?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2727266: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Joseph Banks (1743-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Banks' in the authors string.