Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serrata
ID:
612252

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1760

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611584



Common Names

  • Cleome Serrata
  • Serrata Spiderflower
  • Saw-toothed Spiderflower


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Synonyms

  • Neocleome serrata (Jacq.) Small [unknown]
  • Sinapistrum triphyllum M.Gómez [deprecated]
  • Cleoserrata serrata (Jacq.) Iltis [unknown]
  • Cleome indecora Liebm. ex Schouw [unknown]
  • Cleome indecora Hornem. [unknown]
  • Cleome polygama L. [unknown]
  • Cleome polygama isophylla Urb. [unknown]
  • Cleome ternata Willd. ex Eichler [unknown]
  • Cleome triphylla Descourt. [illegitimate]
  • Pedicellaria triphylla Pax [unknown]

Description

Cleome serrata (also called saw-toothed 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 serrata 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 serrata 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 serrata 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 serrata

Cleome serrata is native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

Cleome serrata FAQ

What are the common names of Cleome serrata?

Purple Spider Flower, Purple Spider Plant

What is the natural habitat of Cleome serrata?

Open woods, grasslands, and disturbed areas

What is the best soil type for Cleome serrata?

Well-drained, sandy soil

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,