Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Cleome L. [530]

genus_ja:

genus_en: Spider flower

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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: 2020-09-04 03:56

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