Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusifolia
ID:
612371

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr. & Frém.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Rep. Exped. Rocky Mts. 311. 1845

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611703



Common Names

  • Cleomella obtusifolia
  • Blunt-leaved Cleomella
  • Blunt-leaf Cleomella


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Synonyms

  • Cleomella obtusifolia florifera Crum ex Jeps. [unknown]
  • Cleomella obtusifolia jonesii Crum ex Jeps. [unknown]
  • Cleomella obtusifolia pubescens A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Cleomella taurocranos A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Cleomella pubescens A.Nelson [unknown]

Description

Cleomella obtusifolia (also called blunt-leaved 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 obtusifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleomella obtusifolia has small white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin with green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleomella obtusifolia 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 obtusifolia

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

Cleomella obtusifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleomella obtusifolia?

Cleomella obtusifolia

What is the common name of Cleomella obtusifolia?

Bluntleaf Cleomella

What is the natural habitat of Cleomella obtusifolia?

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-2727699: Based on the initial data import
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
John C. Frémont (1813-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Frém.' in the authors string.