Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
violacea
ID:
612334

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 672 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611666



Common Names

  • Cleome violacea
  • Violet Spiderflower
  • Violet Cleome


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Synonyms

  • Cleome deflexa Ruiz & Pav. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Diorimasperma violacea (L.) Raf. [unknown]

Description

Cleome violacea (also called Violet 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 violacea 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 violacea 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 violacea 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 violacea

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

Cleome violacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome violacea?

Cleome violacea

What is the common name of Cleome violacea?

Violet Spider Flower

What is the natural habitat of Cleome violacea?

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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