Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heratensis
ID:
611993

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge & Bien. ex Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 1: 412 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611325



Common Names

  • Herat Cleome
  • Spider Flower
  • Stinking Cleome


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Synonyms

  • Cleome gaubae Rech.f. [unknown]

Description

Cleome heratensis (also called Afghan Spider Flower, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Middle East and Central Asia. It grows in dry habitats, such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cleome heratensis 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 heratensis 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 heratensis 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 heratensis

Cleome heratensis is native to Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan.

Cleome heratensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome heratensis?

Cleome heratensis

What is the common name of Cleome heratensis?

Herat Spider Flower

What is the natural habitat of Cleome heratensis?

Cleome heratensis is native to tropical Africa and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

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-2727350: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.
Theophil Bienert (1833-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bien.' in the authors string.