Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 530

Genus ja:

Genus en: Spider flower

# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 4 (from names table)

Accepted: Accepted

Family: Cleomaceae

Family ja: フウチョウソウ

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Distribution en:

Description en: Genus of 150 species of bushy annuals and evergreen shrubs from sandy, free-draining soils on plains and in mountain valleys in tropical and subtropical zones worldwide. Only the annuals are commonly cultivated; they are valued for their terminal racemes of spider-like, 4-petalled flowers, with prominent stamens, which are borne above 3- to 7-palmate leaves. Grow in a summer flower border or as a seasonal filler for a mixed or herbaceous border. Flowers for cutting in summer may also be grown in a cool greenhouse.

Hardiness en: Half hardy to frost tender.

Cultivation en:

Propagation en: Sow seed at 18°C (64°F) in spring. Harden off before planting when danger of frost has passed.

Pests en: Aphids may infest young plants. Susceptible to whiteflies under glass.

Description ja:

Comment: Trop. & warm

Comment ja: セイヨウフウチョウソウ

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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57