Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
plocasperma
ID:
612382

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Botany [Fortieth Parallel] : 33 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611714



Common Names

  • Cleomella plocasperma
  • Woolly-seeded Cleomella
  • Woolly-seeded Spiderflower


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Synonyms

  • Cleomella mojavensis Payson [unknown]
  • Cleomella oocarpa A.Gray [unknown]
  • Cleomella plocasperma mojavensis (Payson) Crum [unknown]
  • Cleomella plocasperma stricta Crum ex Jeps. [unknown]
  • Cleomella stenosperma Coville ex Tidestr. [unknown]
  • Cleomella plocasperma plocasperma [unknown]

Description

Cleomella plocasperma (also called Woolly 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 plocasperma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleomella plocasperma 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 plocasperma 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 plocasperma

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

Cleomella plocasperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleomella plocasperma?

Cleomella plocasperma

What is the common name of Cleomella plocasperma?

Woolly Cleomella

What is the natural habitat of Cleomella plocasperma?

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