Fringed Spiderflower
Cleome rutidosperma
- Native to:
- Angola, Benin, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, DR Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Gulf of Guinea Is., India, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cleomaceae
- Genus:
- Cleome
- Species:
- Cleome rutidosperma
- USDA Symbol:
- CLRU3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, pink, white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to tropical regions, prefers open areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions without pretreatment. Light may enhance germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months Germination is improved by using GA3. * germinates at 30°C