Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
procumbens
ID:
612192

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1760

Citation Micro:
Enum. Syst. Pl. : 26 (1760)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611524



Common Names

  • Cleome procumbens
  • Procumbens' Cleome
  • Procumbens Cleome


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Synonyms

  • Cleome sloanei Urb. [unknown]
  • Mitostylis procumbens Raf. [unknown]

Description

Cleome procumbens (also called procumbent cleome, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in disturbed areas, open forests, and pastures. It has a single stem with alternate, simple leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cleome procumbens 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cleome procumbens sub. obtusa (Britton) R.Rankin
Cleome procumbens var. wrightii (Urb.) R.Rankin
Cleome procumbens sub. wrightii (Urb.) R.Rankin

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleome procumbens 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 procumbens 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 procumbens

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

Cleome procumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome procumbens?

Cleome procumbens

What is the common name of Cleome procumbens?

Procumbent cleome

What type of plant is Cleome procumbens?

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,