Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
omanensis
ID:
612133

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.F.Chamb. & Lamond) Thulin

Source:
cmp

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 22: 217 (2002 publ. 2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611465



Common Names

  • Cleome omanensis
  • Omanen's Cleome
  • Omanen Cleome


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Synonyms

  • Cleome albescens omanensis D.F.Chamb. & Lamond [unknown]

Description

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

Where to Find Cleome omanensis

Cleome omanensis 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 omanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome omanensis?

Cleome omanensis

What is the common name of Cleome omanensis?

Oman Cleome

What is the family of Cleome omanensis?

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-2727479: Based on the initial data import
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
David Franklin Chamberlain (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.F.Chamb.' in the authors string.
Jenifer M. Lamond (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lamond' in the authors string.