Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moritziana
ID:
612113

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch ex Eichler

Source:
cmp

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 13(1): 250 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611445



Common Names

  • Cleome moritziana
  • Moritz's Cleome
  • Moritz Cleome


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Description

Cleome moritziana (also called Cleome moritziana, 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 moritziana 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 flowers of Cleome moritziana are small, white and star-shaped with five petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleome moritziana is an annual plant that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in a sunny spot in well-draining soil and keep the soil moist until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted to their permanent location. Cleome moritziana can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Cleome moritziana

Cleome moritziana 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 moritziana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome moritziana?

Cleome moritziana

What is the common name of Cleome moritziana?

Moritz's Cleome

What is the family of Cleome moritziana?

Capparaceae

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-2727460: Based on the initial data import
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.
August W. Eichler (1839-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eichler' in the authors string.