Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
frutescens
ID:
611951

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aubl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Guiane 2: 677 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611283



Common Names

  • Spider Flower
  • Stinking Cleome
  • Bee Plant


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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleome frutescens has small, white flowers with yellow centers and four petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleome frutescens 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 frutescens

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

Cleome frutescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome frutescens?

Cleome frutescens

What is the family of Cleome frutescens?

Capparaceae

What is the common name of Cleome frutescens?

Frutescens 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,