Cleome lophosperma - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lophosperma
ID:
749747
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.S.Short
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Beagle 26: 7 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749080
Common Names
- Cleome Lophosperma
- Crested Cleome
- Crested Spiderflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cleome lophosperma (also called 'Lophosperma Cleome' or 'Lophosperma Spider Flower', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with white or pink flowers. It is native to Australia and New Zealand and is typically found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cleome lophosperma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves can be used as animal fodder.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cleome lophosperma has small, white flowers with four petals and a short, pointed calyx. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.
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Cleome lophosperma can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Cleome lophosperma
Cleome lophosperma can be found in Australia, in areas such as New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Cleome lophosperma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleome lophosperma?
Cleome lophosperma
What is the common name of Cleome lophosperma?
Crested Spider Flower
What is the natural habitat of Cleome lophosperma?
Crested Spider Flower is native to Australia
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
Philip Sydney Short (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Short' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77109880-1: Based on the initial data import