Cleome mexicana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
612094
Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) D.Dietr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 2: 1068 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611426
Common Names
- Cleome Mexicana
- Mexicana Spider Flower
- Mexicana Cleome
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cleome mexicana (also called Cleome mexicana, 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 mexicana 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 mexicana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cleome mexicana 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 mexicana
Cleome mexicana is native to the tropical regions of Mexico. It can be found in moist, shady areas, and is often seen in gardens and parks.
Cleome mexicana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleome mexicana?
Cleome mexicana
What is the family of Cleome mexicana?
Cleomaceae
Where is Cleome mexicana 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-2727443: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
David Nathaniel Friedrich Dietrich (1799-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Dietr.' in the authors string.