Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platycarpa
ID:
1329837

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Torr.) Roalson & J.C.Hall

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 205: 140 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342291



Common Names

  • Cleomella platycarpa
  • Broad-fruited Cleomella
  • Broad-fruited Cleomella


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Description

Cleomella platycarpa (also called 'Platycarpa', 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 platycarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleomella platycarpa 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleomella platycarpa is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring.

Where to Find Cleomella platycarpa

Cleomella platycarpa can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Cleomella platycarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleomella platycarpa?

Cleomella platycarpa

What is the common name of Cleomella platycarpa?

Broad-fruited cleomella

What is the native range of Cleomella platycarpa?

Southwestern United States and northern Mexico

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

John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' 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.