Cleomella palmeri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palmeri
ID:
1329841
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) J.C.Hall & Roalson
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 205: 139 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342295
Common Names
- Cleomella palmeri
- Palmer's Cleomella
- Palmer's Cleomella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cleomella palmeri (also called 'Palmeri', 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 palmeri is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation. It is also used as a food source and as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cleomella palmeri has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cleomella palmeri is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring.
Where to Find Cleomella palmeri
Cleomella palmeri can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Cleomella palmeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleomella palmeri?
Cleomella palmeri
What is the common name of Cleomella palmeri?
Palmer's cleomella
What is the native range of Cleomella palmeri?
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
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Eric Howard Roalson (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roalson' in the authors string.
Jocelyn C. Hall: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Hall' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77146872-1: Based on the initial data import