Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dodecandra
ID:
611908

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1763

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2 : 939 (1763)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611240



Common Names

  • Cleome dodecandra
  • Purple Spider Flower
  • Purple Cleome


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Synonyms

  • Jacksonia trifoliata Raf. [unknown]
  • Lagansa alba Raf. [unknown]
  • Micambe violacea Medik. [unknown]
  • Polanisia graveolens Raf. [unknown]
  • Polanisia dodecandra (L.) DC. [unknown]
  • Sinapistrum violaceum Moench [unknown]
  • Sinapistrum decandrum Moench [unknown]
  • Cleome epilobioides Jan ex Schult. & Schult.f. [unknown]
  • Cleome graveolens Raf. [unknown]
  • Cleome lusitanica Mill. [unknown]
  • Gynandropsis viscosa Walp. [unknown]
  • Jacksonia dodecandra (L.) MacMill. [unknown]
  • Cleome graveolens Schult.f. [unknown]
  • Polanisia graveolens elatior Raf. [unknown]
  • Polanisia dodecandra dodecandra [unknown]
  • Polanisia dodecandra dodecandra [unknown]
  • Polanisia dodecandra riograndensis Iltis [unknown]

Description

Cleome dodecandra (also called Purple 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 purple flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cleome dodecandra 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 dodecandra 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 dodecandra 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 dodecandra can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Cleome dodecandra

Cleome dodecandra 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 dodecandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome dodecandra?

Cleome dodecandra

What is the common name of Cleome dodecandra?

Twelve-stamen Spiderflower

What is the native range of Cleome dodecandra?

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,