Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rutidosperma
ID:
612236

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 241 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611568



Common Names

  • Cleome Rutidosperma
  • Rutidosperma Spiderflower
  • Rough-seeded Spiderflower


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Synonyms

  • Cleome ciliata Schumach. & Thonn. [unknown]
  • Cleome guineensis Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Cleome rutidosperma hainanensis J.L.Shan [unknown]
  • Cleome thyrsiflora De Wild. & T.Durand [unknown]

Description

Cleome rutidosperma (also called hairy-stemmed cleome, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Americas. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers. It is found in open fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cleome rutidosperma 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cleome rutidosperma var. burmanni (Wight & Arn.) Siddiqui & S.N.Dixit

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleome rutidosperma 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 rutidosperma 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 rutidosperma

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

Cleome rutidosperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome rutidosperma?

Cleome rutidosperma

What is the natural habitat of Cleome rutidosperma?

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

What is the flowering season of Cleome rutidosperma?

Cleome rutidosperma 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,