Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinosa
ID:
612278

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1760

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611610



Common Names

  • Cleome Spinosa
  • Spinosa Spiderflower
  • Spiny Spiderflower


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Synonyms

  • Cleome erucago Mill. [unknown]
  • Cleome heptaphylla L. [unknown]
  • Cleome pubescens Sims [unknown]
  • Cleome pungens Willd. [unknown]
  • Cleome pungens swartziana Griseb. [unknown]
  • Cleome sandwicensis A.Gray [unknown]
  • Cleome spinosa Sw. [unknown]
  • Cleome spinosa horrida (Mart. ex Schult. & Schult.f.) Fawc. & Rendle [unknown]
  • Cleome spinosa pungens (Willd.) Eichler [unknown]
  • Cleome spinosa subinermis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cleome tonduzii Briq. [unknown]
  • Neocleome spinosa (Jacq.) Small [unknown]
  • Tarenaya spinosa (Jacq.) Raf. [unknown]

Description

Cleome spinosa (also called spiny 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 spinosa 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 spinosa 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 spinosa is a perennial plant that is grown from seed. It can be propagated by division of the root clump or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can tolerate some drought but will need supplemental watering during dry periods. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring and again in the summer with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Cleome spinosa

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

Cleome spinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome spinosa?

Cleome spinosa

What is the common name of Cleome spinosa?

Spiny Cleome

What is the family of Cleome spinosa?

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,

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