Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hadramautica
ID:
611986

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thulin

Source:
cmp

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 22: 216 (2002 publ. 2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611318



Common Names

  • Hadramaut Cleome
  • Spider Flower
  • Stinking Cleome


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Description

Cleome hadramautica (also called Hadramaut 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 hadramautica 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 hadramautica has white or pink flowers with four petals and long stamens. The seeds are dark brown, round and flat. The seedlings are erect and have long, slender stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleome hadramautica is an annual plant native to South Asia. 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 hadramautica

Cleome hadramautica is native to the Arabian Peninsula and parts of Iran.

Cleome hadramautica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome hadramautica?

Cleome hadramautica

What is the family of Cleome hadramautica?

Capparaceae

What is the common name of Cleome hadramautica?

Hadramautica 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2727344: Based on the initial data import
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.