Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocarpa
ID:
1291155

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hua

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001290493



Common Names

  • Cleome Macrocarpa
  • Large-Fruited Spider Flower
  • Large-Fruited Cleome


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Description

Cleome macrocarpa (also called Large-fruited Cleome, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is native to the dry regions of Namibia, Angola, and Botswana. It is found in dry woodlands, savannas, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Cleome macrocarpa is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleome macrocarpa has yellow flowers with four petals and long stamens. The seeds are large and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleome macrocarpa 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 mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Cleome macrocarpa

Cleome macrocarpa can be found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.

Cleome macrocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome macrocarpa?

Cleome macrocarpa

What is the common name of Cleome macrocarpa?

Large-fruited Cleome

What is the natural habitat of Cleome macrocarpa?

Dry grassland, scrub and bushland

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 tro-5900588: Based on the initial data import
Henri Hua (1861-1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hua' in the authors string.