Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
werdermannii
ID:
612344

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ernst

Source:
cmp

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 13: 378 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611676



Common Names

  • Cleome werdermannii
  • Werdermann's Spiderflower
  • Werdermann's Cleome


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Synonyms

  • Cleome consimilis Ernst [unknown]

Description

Cleome werdermannii (also called Werdermann's cleome, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in disturbed areas, open forests, and pastures. It has a single stem with alternate, simple leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cleome werdermannii 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 werdermannii 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 werdermannii 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 werdermannii

Cleome werdermannii can be found in Bolivia.

Cleome werdermannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleome werdermannii?

Cleome werdermannii

What is the common name of Cleome werdermannii?

Werdermann's Cleome

What is the natural habitat of Cleome werdermannii?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2727673: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Ernst (1832-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ernst' in the authors string.