Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrorhiza
ID:
612082

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Wright

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Anales Acad. Ci. Med. Habana 5: 199. 1868

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611414



Common Names

  • Cleome Macrorhiza
  • Macrorhiza Spider Flower
  • Macrorhiza Cleome


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Synonyms

  • Mitostylis macrorhiza (C.Wright) Iltis [unknown]

Description

Cleome macrorhiza (also called Cleome macrorhiza, 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 macrorhiza 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

The flower of Cleome macrorhiza is white with a yellow center and has five petals. The seed is small and round and the seedlings are light green with a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleome macrorhiza 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 macrorhiza

Cleome macrorhiza 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 macrorhiza FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome macrorhiza?

Cleome macrorhiza

What is the family of Cleome macrorhiza?

Cleomaceae

Where is Cleome macrorhiza 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2727432: Based on the initial data import
Charles Wright (1811-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Wright' in the authors string.