Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microaustralica
ID:
612099

Status:
valid

Authors:
Iltis

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 8: 390 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611431



Common Names

  • Cleome Microaustralica
  • Microaustralica Spider Flower
  • Microaustralica Cleome


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Description

Cleome microaustralica (also called Cleome microaustralica, 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 microaustralica 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 microaustralica 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 microaustralica 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 microaustralica

Cleome microaustralica 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 microaustralica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome microaustralica?

Cleome microaustralica

What is the family of Cleome microaustralica?

Cleomaceae

Where is Cleome microaustralica 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-2727448: Based on the initial data import
Hugh Iltis (1925-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Iltis' in the authors string.