Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paradoxa
ID:
612157

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br. ex DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 241 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611489



Common Names

  • Cleome paradoxa
  • Paradoxa's Cleome
  • Paradoxa Cleome


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Synonyms

  • Cleome grandiflora Ehrenb. ex Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Cleome moscatelliana Lusina [unknown]
  • Cleome muricata Edgew. [unknown]
  • Cleome venusta Fenzl [unknown]
  • Dianthera grandiflora Klotzsch [unknown]

Description

Cleome paradoxa (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 paradoxa is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleome paradoxa 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 paradoxa 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 paradoxa

Cleome paradoxa is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Cleome paradoxa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome paradoxa?

Cleome paradoxa

What is the common name of Cleome paradoxa?

Paradox Cleome

What is the family of Cleome paradoxa?

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-2727500: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.