Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
612049

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart. & Zucc.) Iltis

Source:
cmp

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 11: 149 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611381



Common Names

  • Cleome Lanceolata
  • Lanceolata Spider Flower
  • Lanceolata Cleome


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Synonyms

  • Physostemon lanceolatum Mart. & Zucc. [unknown]

Description

Cleome lanceolata (also called Lanceolate 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 dry habitats, such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cleome lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cleome lanceolata sub. paraguensis Iltis
Cleome lanceolata sub. oaxacensis Iltis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White to pale pink, 4 petals, 4 sepals, 6 stamens. Seed: Brown, flattened, oval-shaped. Seedlings: Cotyledons are oval-shaped with a toothed margin, first true leaves are ovate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleome lanceolata is a herbaceous annual plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Cleome lanceolata

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

Cleome lanceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome lanceolata?

Cleome lanceolata

What is the common name of Cleome lanceolata?

Lance-leaved Cleome

What is the family of Cleome lanceolata?

Capparaceae

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-2727401: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.
Hugh Iltis (1925-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Iltis' in the authors string.