Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polyanthera
ID:
612184

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schweinf. & Gilg

Source:
cmp

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 33: 202 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611516



Common Names

  • Cleome polyanthera
  • Polyanthera's Cleome
  • Polyanthera Cleome


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Synonyms

  • Polanisia seretii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Cleome chevalieri Schinz [unknown]
  • Cleome paxiana Gilg [unknown]

Description

Cleome polyanthera (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 polyanthera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its fragrant flowers attract bees and butterflies. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleome polyanthera 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 polyanthera 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 polyanthera

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

Cleome polyanthera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome polyanthera?

Cleome polyanthera

What is the common name of Cleome polyanthera?

Many-flowered cleome

What type of plant is Cleome polyanthera?

Annual herb

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-2727525: Based on the initial data import
Georg August Schweinfurth (1836-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schweinf.' in the authors string.
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.