Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paxii
ID:
612164

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schinz) Gilg & Benedict

Source:
cmp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 53: 164 1915

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611496



Common Names

  • Cleome paxii
  • Paxii's Cleome
  • Paxii Cleome


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Description

Cleome paxii (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 paxii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for medicinal purposes to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleome paxii 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 paxii can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. It can be pruned back in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Cleome paxii

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

Cleome paxii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome paxii?

Cleome paxii

What is the natural habitat of Cleome paxii?

Cleome paxii is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

What is the flowering season of Cleome paxii?

Cleome paxii flowers from late spring to early summer.

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

Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.
Ralph Curtiss Benedict (1883-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benedict' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:147232-1: Based on the initial data import