Cleome chrysantha
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| Internal ID | UUID644011f2c415c417556797 |
| Scientific name | Cleome chrysantha |
| Authority | Decne. |
| First published in | Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 2, 3: 274 (1835) |
General Uses Top
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Cleome chrysantha is cultivated as an ornamental herbaceous annual and is sold by specialist nurseries for garden borders, mass plantings and container displays. It is employed in municipal parks and public landscaping for seasonal colour. It is listed in horticultural databases such as the Royal Horticultural Society Plant Finder and the PlantZAfrica online flora, confirming its commercial availability.
Properties relevant to use:
The species reaches a height of 30–50 cm and produces dense clusters of bright yellow, five‑petaled flowers 1.5–2 cm in diameter. The flowers retain colour for several weeks after opening, and flowering occurs over a prolonged period during the growing season. The foliage is fine‑leafed, giving a delicate texture that complements bedding schemes. Seeds germinate within 7–10 days at 22–24 °C with high viability, facilitating propagation in nursery production. The plant tolerates periods of low rainfall, a drought‑tolerant characteristic highlighted in South‑African horticultural guides. In horticultural practice the species is typically grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well‑drained soils, making it suitable for xeriscaping and low‑maintenance gardens.
Standards and regulation:
Seed lots sold for horticultural use must meet the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) standards for germination percentage and seed purity. Cultivar naming follows the International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants (ICNCP), and labeling conventions require inclusion of species, cultivar (if applicable), origin, and batch code in accordance with the International Seed Federation (ISF) guidelines.
Sustainability and sourcing:
Commercial seed is produced under controlled breeding programs that preserve genetic integrity and reduce pressure on wild populations. Propagation is performed by seed, which can be harvested manually or with mechanical seed strippers; timing avoids peak humidity to minimize fungal infection. Regional seed suppliers undergo regular audits to ensure compliance with ISTA standards. Sustainable production practices include rotating seed‑production fields, employing integrated pest management, and limiting synthetic inputs. Ex situ collections are maintained by seed banks such as the Millennium Seed Bank Partnership and other national repositories, which hold accession numbers for C. chrysantha to support future breeding and conservation efforts.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
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| Polanisia chrysantha | (Decne.) T.Durand & Schinz | Consp. Fl. Afric. 1(2): 161 (1898) |
| Thulinella chrysantha | (Decne.) Roalson & J.C.Hall | Syst. Bot. 42: 941 (2017) |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | ذفرة ذهبية الأزهار |
Germination/Propagation Top
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Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
Legend for the distribution data:
- Doubtful data
- Extinct
- Introduced
- Native
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Africa click to expand
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Northeast Tropical Africa
- Chad
- Ethiopia
- Sudan
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Northern Africa
- Egypt
- Libya
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Northeast Tropical Africa
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Asia-temperate click to expand
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Arabian Peninsula
- Saudi Arabia
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Western Asia
- Iran
- Palestine
- Sinai
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Arabian Peninsula
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
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| World Flora Online | wfo-0000611199 |
| Tropicos | 100313136 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:146976-1 |
| The Plant List | kew-2727234 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 5748449 |
| IPNI | 146976-1 |
| GBIF | 3873389 |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
No reference genome is available on NCBI yet. We are constantly monitoring for new data.
Scientific Literature Top
Below are displayed the latest 15 articles published in PMC (PubMed Central®) and other sources (DOI number only)!
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| Flavonoids of four Cleome and three Capparis species | Mohamed Sharaf, Mohamed A. El-Ansari, Nabiel A.M. Saleh | Elsevier BV | 26-Jul-2002 |
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| Isothiocyanates in myrosinase treated herb extract of Cleome chrysantha decne. and their antimicrobial activities. | Hashem FA, Wahba HE | Phytother Res | 01-Jun-2000 |
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| A new trinortriterpenoid from Cleome chrysantha. | Qin GW, Hamed AI, el-Emary NA, Chen YG, Wang LQ, Cheung KK, Cheng KF | Planta Med | 01-Mar-2000 |
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Phytochemical Profile Top
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Collections Top
| In private collections | 0 |
| In public collections | 0 |