Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serrulata
ID:
1329839

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 205: 140 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342293



Common Names

  • Cleomella serrulata
  • Serrated Cleomella
  • Serrated Cleomella


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Description

Cleomella serrulata (also called 'Serrulata', 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 serrulata 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 serrulata 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 serrulata is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring.

Where to Find Cleomella serrulata

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

Cleomella serrulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleomella serrulata?

Cleomella serrulata

What is the common name of Cleomella serrulata?

Serrated cleomella

What is the native range of Cleomella serrulata?

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

Frederick Traugott Pursh (1774-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pursh' 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.