Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paludosa
ID:
612149

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd. ex Eichler

Source:
cmp

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 13(1): 255 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611481



Common Names

  • Cleome paludosa
  • Paludosa's Cleome
  • Paludosa Cleome


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Synonyms

  • Cleome paludosa brevipes Hauman [unknown]
  • Cleome paludosa major Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Cleoserrata paludosa (Willd. ex Eichler) Iltis ex Soares Neto & Roalson [unknown]
  • Cleome serrata paludosa (Willd. ex Eichler) Iltis [unknown]

Description

Cleome paludosa (also called Pink 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 pink flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cleome paludosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleome paludosa 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 paludosa is a perennial plant that is grown from seed. It can be propagated by division of the root clump or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can tolerate some drought but will need supplemental watering during dry periods. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring and again in the summer with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Cleome paludosa

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

Cleome paludosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome paludosa?

Cleome paludosa

What is the common name of Cleome paludosa?

Marsh Cleome

What is the family of Cleome paludosa?

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-2727494: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
August W. Eichler (1839-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eichler' in the authors string.