Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirta
ID:
612002

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Klotzsch) Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 1: 81 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611334



Common Names

  • Hairy Cleome
  • Spider Flower
  • Stinking Cleome


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Synonyms

  • Polanisia hirta (Klotzsch) Pax [unknown]
  • Cleome bechuanensis Bremek. & Oberm. [unknown]
  • Cleome giorgii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Cleome glandulosissima Gilg [unknown]
  • Cleome hildebrandtii Gilg & Gilg-Ben. [unknown]
  • Cleome pulcherrima Buscal. & Muschl. [unknown]
  • Cleome scheffleri Briq. [unknown]
  • Decastemon hirtus Klotzsch [unknown]

Description

Cleome hirta (also called Hairy Spider Flower, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in moist habitats, such as wet meadows, swamps, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Cleome hirta 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 hirta 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 hirta 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 hirta

Cleome hirta is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Cleome hirta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome hirta?

Cleome hirta

What is the common name of Cleome hirta?

Hairy Spider Flower

What is the natural habitat of Cleome hirta?

Cleome hirta 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-2727359: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.