Cleomella parviflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
612380
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
cmp
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 6: 520 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611712
Common Names
- Cleomella parviflora
- Small-flowered Cleomella
- Small-flowered Spiderflower
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- Cleomella alata Eastw. [unknown]
- Cleomella gracilis Brandegee [unknown]
Description
Cleomella parviflora (also called Smallflower 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 parviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cleomella parviflora 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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Cleomella parviflora 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 parviflora
Cleomella parviflora can be found in the western United States, including California, Nevada, and Utah.
Cleomella parviflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleomella parviflora?
Cleomella parviflora
What is the common name of Cleomella parviflora?
Smallflower Cleomella
What is the natural habitat of Cleomella parviflora?
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-2727706: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.