Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
612273

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raf.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ludov. : 86 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611605



Common Names

  • Cleome Speciosa
  • Speciosa Spiderflower
  • Showy Spiderflower


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Synonyms

  • Cleoserrata speciosa (Raf.) Iltis [unknown]
  • Cleome cardinalis DC. [unknown]
  • Cleome gigantea Blanco [unknown]
  • Cleome longifolia Willd. ex Schult. & Schult.f. [unknown]
  • Cleome pachystigma Briq. [unknown]
  • Cleome purpurea DC. [unknown]
  • Cleome speciosa Kunth [unknown]
  • Cleome speciosissima Deppe ex Lindl. [unknown]
  • Gynandropsis grandiflora Turcz. [unknown]
  • Gynandropsis speciosa DC. [unknown]
  • Gynandropsis tracyi Briq. [unknown]

Description

Cleome speciosa (also called showy 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 speciosa 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

The flower of Cleome speciosa is white to pale pink in color, with four petals and a long, thin style. The seed is small, brown, and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleome speciosa 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 speciosa

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

Cleome speciosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome speciosa?

Cleome speciosa

What is the common name of Cleome speciosa?

Showy Cleome

What is the family of Cleome speciosa?

Brassicaceae

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,