Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevipes
ID:
612351

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 17: 365 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611683



Common Names

  • Cleomella brevipes
  • Short-stalked Cleomella
  • Short-stalked Spiderflower


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Description

Cleomella brevipes (also called short-stalked cleomella, 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 yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cleomella brevipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleomella brevipes 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

Cleomella brevipes 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 Cleomella brevipes

Cleomella brevipes can be found in the western United States, including California, Nevada, and Utah.

Cleomella brevipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleomella brevipes?

Cleomella brevipes

What is the common name of Cleomella brevipes?

Shortstalk Cleomella

What is the natural habitat of Cleomella brevipes?

Dry, rocky hillsides in western North America

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-2727680: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.