Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
usambarica
ID:
612328

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas , C: 184 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611660



Common Names

  • Cleome usambarica
  • Usambara Spiderflower
  • Usambara Cleome


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Synonyms

  • Cleome fischeri B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Cleome microtatodonta Briq. [unknown]
  • Cleome serrulata Pax [unknown]

Description

Cleome usambarica (also called Usambara 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 usambarica 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 usambarica 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 usambarica 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 usambarica

Cleome usambarica can be found in Tanzania.

Cleome usambarica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome usambarica?

Cleome usambarica

What is the common name of Cleome usambarica?

Usambara Spider Flower

What is the natural habitat of Cleome usambarica?

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,

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