Cleomella jaliscensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jaliscensis
ID:
612360
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Villegas & R.Delgad.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Bol. Inst. Bot. Univ. Guadalajara 6: 179 (1998 publ. 2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611692
Common Names
- Cleomella jaliscensis
- Jalisco Cleomella
- Jalisco Spiderflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cleomella jaliscensis (also called Jalisco 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 jaliscensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cleomella jaliscensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cleomella jaliscensis 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 jaliscensis
Cleomella jaliscensis can be found in Mexico.
Cleomella jaliscensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleomella jaliscensis?
Cleomella jaliscensis
What is the common name of Cleomella jaliscensis?
Jalisco Cleomella
What is the natural habitat of Cleomella jaliscensis?
Dry, rocky hillsides in western North America
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2727689: Based on the initial data import
Eduardo Villegas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Villegas' in the authors string.
Raymundo Ramírez Delgadillo (1963-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Delgad.' in the authors string.