Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viscosa
ID:
612339

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611671



Common Names

  • Cleome viscosa
  • Viscid Spiderflower
  • Viscid Cleome


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Synonyms

  • Polanisia viscosa (L.) Blume [unknown]
  • Arivela viscosa (L.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Cleome acutifolia Elmer [unknown]
  • Cleome icosandra L. [unknown]
  • Cleome viscosa deglabrata (Backer) Jacobs [unknown]
  • Cleome viscosa parviflora Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cleome viscosa viscosa [unknown]
  • Sinapistrum viscosum (L.) Moench [unknown]
  • Polanisia microphylla Eichler [unknown]
  • Polanisia viscosa icosandra (L.) Schweinf. ex Oliv. [unknown]
  • Polanisia viscosa (L.) DC. [unknown]
  • Polanisia icosandra (L.) Wight & Arn. [unknown]
  • Corynandra viscosa (L.) Cochrane & Iltis [unknown]

Description

Cleome viscosa (also called Sticky Cleome, among many other common names) is an annual plant with a height of up to 1.5 m. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America, and is found in disturbed sites, roadsides, and open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Cleome viscosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cleome viscosa var. deglabrata (Backer) B.S.Sun
Cleome viscosa var. nagarjunakondensis Sundararagh.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleome viscosa 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 viscosa 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 viscosa

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

Cleome viscosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome viscosa?

Cleome viscosa

What is the common name of Cleome viscosa?

Viscid Cleome

What is the natural habitat of Cleome viscosa?

Dry, rocky hillsides in western North America

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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