Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uniglandulosa
ID:
612327

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1797

Citation Micro:
Icon. 4: 3 (1797)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611659



Common Names

  • Cleome uniglandulosa
  • Single-gland Spiderflower
  • Single-gland Cleome


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Synonyms

  • Polanisia dodecandra uniglandulosa (Cav.) Iltis [unknown]
  • Jacksonia uniglandulosa (Cav.) Greene [unknown]
  • Polanisia uniglandulosa (Cav.) DC. [unknown]

Description

Cleome uniglandulosa (also called One-Gland 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 uniglandulosa 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 uniglandulosa has yellow and white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleome uniglandulosa 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 uniglandulosa

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

Cleome uniglandulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome uniglandulosa?

Cleome uniglandulosa

What is the common name of Cleome uniglandulosa?

One-gland Spider Flower

What is the natural habitat of Cleome uniglandulosa?

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,