Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
drepanocarpa
ID:
611913

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Schwartz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Inst. Allg. Bot. Hamburg 10: 62 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611245



Common Names

  • Cleome drepanocarpa
  • Purple Spider Flower
  • Purple Cleome


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Description

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

Where to Find Cleome drepanocarpa

Cleome drepanocarpa can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Cleome drepanocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome drepanocarpa?

Cleome drepanocarpa

What is the common name of Cleome drepanocarpa?

Sickle-fruit Spiderflower

What is the native range of Cleome drepanocarpa?

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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