Cleome dodecandra
Cleome dodecandra, commonly known as the spider flower or cleome, is a versatile medicinal herb valued in traditional healing. Renowned for its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, this plant is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including skin infections and inflammation, offering significant therapeutic potential in holistic wellness practices.
- Scientific name: Cleome dodecandra
- Family: Cleomaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Cleome dodecandra, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Brassicales. Furthermore, it is a member of the Cleomaceae family and falls under the genus Cleome.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Cleomaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cleome | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cleome dodecandra, is recognized by various local names depending on the region and language. In English, it is often referred to as the spider flower or spider plant, while in Malay, it is commonly called kelengkeng. In the context of other regional languages, it is also known as kembang teluk in Indonesian and as kembang teluk in Javanese.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide-ranging geographical distribution across several distinct global regions. In Middle Europe, its presence can be documented within the borders of Germany. Moving toward the Russian Far East, the species is found in the Primorye region. Its reach extends into Eastern Canada, specifically spanning the provinces of Ontario and Québec. Finally, the plant is also situated in the Northwestern U.S.A., particularly in the state of Colorado.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Québec | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Colorado | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Idaho | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Montana | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Oregon | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Wyoming | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |