Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oligandra
ID:
612132

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kers

Source:
cmp

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 125: 157 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611464



Common Names

  • Cleome oligandra
  • Oligandra's Cleome
  • Oligandra Cleome


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Description

Cleome oligandra (also called Cleome oligandra, 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 oligandra 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 oligandra 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 oligandra 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 oligandra can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Cleome oligandra

Cleome oligandra is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is a herbaceous plant and can be found growing in open areas.

Cleome oligandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome oligandra?

Cleome oligandra

What is the common name of Cleome oligandra?

Few-flowered Cleome

What is the family of Cleome oligandra?

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,

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