Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
foliosa
ID:
611945

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Niger Fl. : 219 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611277



Common Names

  • Spider Flower
  • Stinking Cleome
  • Bee Plant


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Synonyms

  • Polanisia maximiliani Wawra [unknown]
  • Polanisia foliosa (Hook.f.) T.Durand & Schinz [unknown]
  • Polanisia luederitziana Schinz [unknown]
  • Cleome johnstonii Exell & Mendonça [unknown]
  • Cleome luederitziana Schinz [unknown]
  • Cleome foliosa foliosa [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Cleome foliosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in the production of essential oils, perfumes, and fragrances.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cleome foliosa var. lutea (Sond.) Codd & Kers

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleome foliosa 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 foliosa is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by taking cuttings in late summer. It is best to start the seeds indoors in late winter or early spring and then transplant them outdoors once the danger of frost has passed.

Where to Find Cleome foliosa

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

Cleome foliosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome foliosa?

Cleome foliosa

What is the family of Cleome foliosa?

Capparaceae

What is the common name of Cleome foliosa?

Foliosa Cleome

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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