Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nutt.) Roalson & J.C.Hall
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 205: 137 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342285
Common Names
- Cleomella arborea
- Tree Cleomella
- Tree Cleomella
Description
Cleomella arborea (also called 'Arborea', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has long, narrow, green leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and in open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Cleomella arborea is used as an ornamental plant, as it has showy yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cleomella arborea var. globosa (Coville) J.C.Hall & Roalson
Cleomella arborea var. angustata (Parish) J.C.Hall & Roalson
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cleomella arborea has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cleomella arborea is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring.
Where to Find Cleomella arborea
Cleomella arborea can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Cleomella arborea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleomella arborea?
Cleomella arborea
What is the common name of Cleomella arborea?
Tree cleomella
What is the native range of Cleomella arborea?
Southwestern United States and northern Mexico
Species in the Cleomella genus
Cleomella angustifolia,
Cleomella brevipes,
Cleomella hillmanii,
Cleomella jaliscensis,
Cleomella longipes,
Cleomella mexicana,
Cleomella obtusifolia,
Cleomella palmeriana,
Cleomella parviflora,
Cleomella perennis,
Cleomella plocasperma,
Cleomella arborea,
Cleomella californica,
Cleomella jonesii,
Cleomella lutea,
Cleomella multicaulis,
Cleomella oxystyloides,
Cleomella platycarpa,
Cleomella serrulata,
Cleomella sparsifolia,
Cleomella palmeri,
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
Jocelyn C. Hall: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Hall' in the authors string.