Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pallida
ID:
612147

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kotschy

Source:
cmp

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Kaiserl. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Cl., Abt. 1 , 52(1): 262 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611479



Common Names

  • Cleome pallida
  • Pallida's Cleome
  • Pallida Cleome


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Synonyms

  • Pteroloma glaucum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pteroloma arabicum Hochst. & Steud. [unknown]
  • Dipterygium glaucum Decne. [unknown]
  • Dipterygium scabrum Decne. ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Isatis spartioides Edgew. ex Hook.f. & Thomson [unknown]

Description

Cleome pallida (also called White Spider Flower, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a hairy stem and leaves, and produces white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cleome pallida 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

Cleome pallida 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 pallida is an annual plant that is native to India. It is easily propagated by seed. The seed should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location when they are large enough to handle. The plant should be watered regularly during dry periods and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer in the spring.

Where to Find Cleome pallida

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

Cleome pallida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome pallida?

Cleome pallida

What is the common name of Cleome pallida?

Pale Cleome

What is the family of Cleome pallida?

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,