Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oxyphylla
ID:
612142

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Trav. S. Africa 2: 226 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611474



Common Names

  • Cleome oxyphylla
  • Oxyphylla's Cleome
  • Oxyphylla Cleome


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Synonyms

  • Cleome bicolor (Pax) Gilg [illegitimate]
  • Cleome breyeri Burtt Davy [unknown]
  • Cleome heterochroma Briq. [unknown]
  • Cleome oxyphylla oxyphylla [unknown]
  • Polanisia oxyphylla DC. [unknown]

Description

Cleome oxyphylla (also called Long-leaved Spider Flower, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in dry habitats, such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cleome oxyphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cleome oxyphylla var. robusta Kers

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleome oxyphylla has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleome oxyphylla 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 oxyphylla can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Cleome oxyphylla

Cleome oxyphylla can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Cleome oxyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome oxyphylla?

Cleome oxyphylla

What is the common name of Cleome oxyphylla?

Sharp-leaved Cleome

What is the family of Cleome oxyphylla?

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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