Cleome moritziana
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cleomaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Cleome moritziana is a shrub belonging to the Cleomaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Cleome genus, encompassing over 200 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Venezuela