Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
houstonii
ID:
612010

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Hortus Kew. 4: 131 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611342



Common Names

  • Houston's Cleome
  • Spider Flower
  • Stinking Cleome


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Synonyms

  • Cleome cubensis A.Rich. [unknown]

Description

Cleome houstonii (also called Houston's 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 houstonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a cut flower, and as a food source for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleome houstonii 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 houstonii is an annual plant native to South America. 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 houstonii

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

Cleome houstonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome houstonii?

Cleome houstonii

What is the common name of Cleome houstonii?

Houston's Spider Flower

What is the natural habitat of Cleome houstonii?

Cleome houstonii 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,

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