Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trachycarpa
ID:
612316

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch ex Eichler

Source:
cmp

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 13(1): 252 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611648



Common Names

  • Cleome trachycarpa
  • Rough-fruit Spiderflower
  • Rough-fruit Cleome


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Synonyms

  • Cleome psoraleifolia trachycarpa (Klotzsch ex Eichler) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Cleome trachycarpa (also called Rough-Fruited Spiderflower, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant 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 trachycarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleome trachycarpa 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 trachycarpa 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 trachycarpa

Cleome trachycarpa can be found in the western United States, including California, Nevada, and Utah.

Cleome trachycarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome trachycarpa?

Cleome trachycarpa

What is the common name of Cleome trachycarpa?

Roughfruit Spider Flower

What is the natural habitat of Cleome trachycarpa?

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-2727647: Based on the initial data import
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.
August W. Eichler (1839-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eichler' in the authors string.