Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hillmanii
ID:
612358

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Nelson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 18: 171 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611690



Common Names

  • Cleomella hillmanii
  • Hillman's Cleomella
  • Hillman's Spiderflower


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Synonyms

  • Cleomella grandiflora (S.Watson) Coville ex Tidestr. [unknown]
  • Cleomella longipes grandiflora S.Watson [unknown]
  • Cleomella hillmanii hillmanii [unknown]

Description

Cleomella hillmanii (also called Hillman's 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 hillmanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cleomella hillmanii var. goodrichii (S.L.Welsh) P.K.Holmgren

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleomella hillmanii 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 hillmanii 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 hillmanii

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

Cleomella hillmanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleomella hillmanii?

Cleomella hillmanii

What is the common name of Cleomella hillmanii?

Hillman's Cleomella

What is the natural habitat of Cleomella hillmanii?

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-2727687: Based on the initial data import
Aven Nelson (1859-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Nelson' in the authors string.