Cleomella palmeriana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palmeriana
ID:
612378
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.E.Jones
Source:
cmp
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Zoe 2: 236 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611710
Common Names
- Cleomella palmeriana
- Palmer's Cleomella
- Palmer's Spiderflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Cleomella cornuta Rydb. [unknown]
- Cleomella montrosae Payson [unknown]
- Cleomella nana Eastw. [unknown]
Description
Cleomella palmeriana (also called Palmer's Cleomella, among many other common names) is an annual herb with long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It is native to North America, and is found in dry, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cleomella palmeriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cleomella palmeriana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cleomella palmeriana is an annual plant that is native to the southwestern United States. It is easily propagated by seed. The seed should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location when they are large enough to handle. The plant should be watered regularly during dry periods and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer in the spring.
Where to Find Cleomella palmeriana
Cleomella palmeriana can be found in the western United States, including California, Nevada, and Utah.
Cleomella palmeriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleomella palmeriana?
Cleomella palmeriana
What is the common name of Cleomella palmeriana?
Palmer's Cleomella
What is the natural habitat of Cleomella palmeriana?
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-2727704: Based on the initial data import
Marcus E. Jones (1852-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.E.Jones' in the authors string.