Status:
valid
Authors:
(Klotzsch) Briq.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève 17: 365 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611412
Common Names
- Cleome Macrophylla
- Macrophylla Spider Flower
- Macrophylla Cleome
Synonyms
- Chilocalyx macrophyllus Klotzsch [unknown]
- Chilocalyx tenuifolius Klotzsch [unknown]
- Cleome chilocalyx Oliv. [unknown]
- Cleome inconcinna Briq. [unknown]
- Cleome macrophylla maculatiflora (Merxm.) Wild [unknown]
- Cleome nationae Burtt Davy [unknown]
Description
Cleome macrophylla (also called Cleome macrophylla, 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 macrophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cleome macrophylla has small, white flowers with yellow centers and four petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cleome macrophylla 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 macrophylla
Cleome macrophylla is native to the tropical regions of South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas, and is often seen in gardens and parks.
Cleome macrophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleome macrophylla?
Cleome macrophylla
What is the family of Cleome macrophylla?
Cleomaceae
Where is Cleome macrophylla 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,