Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegantissima
ID:
611922

Status:
valid

Authors:
Briq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève 17: 361 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611254



Common Names

  • Spider Flower
  • Stinking Cleome
  • Bee Plant


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Synonyms

  • Cleome confusa Dinter [unknown]
  • Cleome welwitschii Exell [unknown]

Description

Cleome elegantissima (also called Showy Cleome, among many other common names) is an annual plant that is native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. It has white and purple flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils. It is typically found in desert scrub, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cleome elegantissima 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 elegantissima 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 elegantissima is an annual plant native to South America. It grows best in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cleome elegantissima

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

Cleome elegantissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome elegantissima?

Cleome elegantissima

What is the common name of Cleome elegantissima?

Elegant Spiderflower

What is the native range of Cleome elegantissima?

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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