Status:
valid
Authors:
Donn.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
Citation Micro:
Nov. Stirp. Pug.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001290513
Common Names
- Cleome Heydeana
- Heyde's Cleome
- Heyde's Spider Flower
Description
Cleome heydeana (also called Heyde’s Cleome, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is native to the dry regions of Namibia, Angola, and Botswana. It is found in dry woodlands, savannas, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Cleome heydeana is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cleome heydeana has white flowers with four petals and long stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cleome heydeana is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from softwood cuttings taken in summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring. Cultivation is best in a sunny position in moist but well-drained soil. It prefers a neutral to slightly alkaline soil.
Where to Find Cleome heydeana
Cleome heydeana can be found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.
Cleome heydeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleome heydeana?
Cleome heydeana
What is the common name of Cleome heydeana?
Heyde's Cleome
What is the natural habitat of Cleome heydeana?
Dry grassland, scrub and bushland
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,