Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
limoneolens
ID:
612059

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Macbr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 4: 169 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611391



Common Names

  • Cleome Limoneolens
  • Limoneolens Spider Flower
  • Limoneolens Cleome


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Description

Cleome limoneolens (also called Lemon-scented 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 limoneolens 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.

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 limoneolens 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 limoneolens

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

Cleome limoneolens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome limoneolens?

Cleome limoneolens

What is the common name of Cleome limoneolens?

Lemon-scented Cleome

What is the family of Cleome limoneolens?

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,

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