Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
suffruticosa
ID:
612295

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schinz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg 29: 50 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611627



Common Names

  • Cleome Suffruticosa
  • Suffruticosa Spiderflower
  • Shrubby Spiderflower


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Synonyms

  • Polanisia suffruticosa (Schinz) Pax [unknown]

Description

Cleome suffruticosa (also called Shrubby Spiderflower, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the western United States. It has narrow, linear leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cleome suffruticosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its fragrant flowers attract bees and butterflies. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cleome suffruticosa 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 suffruticosa is an annual herb that grows in full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed. To propagate by seed, sow in spring in well-drained soils. Keep the soil moist and the seedlings should emerge within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Cleome suffruticosa

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

Cleome suffruticosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome suffruticosa?

Cleome suffruticosa

What is the common name of Cleome suffruticosa?

Shrubby Spider Flower

What is the natural habitat of Cleome suffruticosa?

Dry, open areas in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2727626: Based on the initial data import
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.