Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
612158

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 5: 83 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611490



Common Names

  • Cleome parviflora
  • Parviflora's Cleome
  • Parviflora Cleome


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Synonyms

  • Cleome brachypoda Briq. [unknown]
  • Cleome humboldtii DC. [unknown]
  • Cleome micrantha Desv. [unknown]
  • Cleome panamensis Standl. [unknown]
  • Cleome tetraphylla Willd. ex Eichler [unknown]
  • Tarenaya parviflora (Kunth) Iltis [unknown]
  • Cleome parviflora parviflora [unknown]

Description

Cleome parviflora (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 parviflora 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cleome parviflora sub. psoraleifolia (DC.) Iltis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleome parviflora 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 parviflora is a fast-growing annual that is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring and will germinate in about 10 days. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and will root in about two weeks. Divisions should be done in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Cleome parviflora

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

Cleome parviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome parviflora?

Cleome parviflora

What is the common name of Cleome parviflora?

Small-flowered Cleome

What is the family of Cleome parviflora?

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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