Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubella
ID:
612229

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Trav. S. Africa 1: 543 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611561



Common Names

  • Cleome Rubella
  • Rubella Spider Flower
  • Rubella Cleome


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Synonyms

  • Cleome rupestris Sond. [unknown]

Description

Cleome rubella (also called red spider flower, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Americas. It has long, thin stems and small, red flowers. It is found in open fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cleome rubella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for its oil. Its oil is used for cooking and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a dye and for making soaps and perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleome rubella has white or pink flowers with four petals and long stamens. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleome rubella 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 rubella

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

Cleome rubella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome rubella?

Cleome rubella

What is the common name of Cleome rubella?

Red cleome

What type of plant is Cleome rubella?

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,

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