Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
612066

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Presl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Reliq. Haenk. 2: 84 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611398



Common Names

  • Cleome Longifolia
  • Longifolia Spider Flower
  • Longifolia Cleome


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Synonyms

  • Cleome figueroae J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Cleome potamophila Gilg ex J.F.Macbr. [unknown]

Description

Cleome longifolia (also called Cleome longifolia, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to South America. It grows to a height of up to 1.5 m and has small white flowers. It is found in dry, open areas and is often used as an ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Cleome longifolia 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 longifolia 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 longifolia

Cleome longifolia can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Cleome longifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome longifolia?

Cleome longifolia

What is the family of Cleome longifolia?

Cleomaceae

Where is Cleome longifolia found?

South America

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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