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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[file:Cleome_gynandra_1.jpg|thumb|Cleome gynandra 1]] '''Cleome gynandra''', commonly known as '''spider plant''', '''African cabbage''', or '''cat's whiskers''', is a species of plant in the family [[Cleomaceae]]. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of [[Africa]] and [[Asia]], but it has also been introduced to other parts of the world, including [[Australia]] and the [[Americas]].<br />
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==Description==<br />
''Cleome gynandra'' is an annual herb that can grow up to 1 meter in height. The plant has a distinctive appearance with its palmate leaves, which are divided into five to seven leaflets. The flowers are white or pink and are arranged in racemes. The plant produces long, slender seed pods that contain numerous small seeds.<br />
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==Habitat==<br />
''Cleome gynandra'' thrives in a variety of habitats, including [[savannas]], [[grasslands]], and disturbed areas such as roadsides and agricultural fields. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate a range of soil types, from sandy to clayey.<br />
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==Uses==<br />
''Cleome gynandra'' is widely used in traditional medicine and as a leafy vegetable. The leaves are rich in [[vitamins]] and [[minerals]], making them a valuable food source in many cultures. The plant is also used in [[agriculture]] as a [[green manure]] and for [[pest control]] due to its insect-repellent properties.<br />
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==Cultivation==<br />
The plant is relatively easy to cultivate and can be grown from seeds. It requires full sun and regular watering, especially during dry periods. ''Cleome gynandra'' is often grown in [[home gardens]] and small-scale farms.<br />
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==Nutritional Value==<br />
The leaves of ''Cleome gynandra'' are highly nutritious, containing significant amounts of [[vitamin A]], [[vitamin C]], [[calcium]], and [[iron]]. They are often cooked and eaten as a vegetable in various dishes.<br />
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==Medicinal Uses==<br />
In traditional medicine, ''Cleome gynandra'' is used to treat a variety of ailments, including [[headaches]], [[stomachaches]], and [[fevers]]. The plant is also believed to have [[anti-inflammatory]] and [[antioxidant]] properties.<br />
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==Related Species==<br />
''Cleome gynandra'' is closely related to other species in the genus [[Cleome]], such as [[Cleome hassleriana]] and [[Cleome serrulata]].<br />
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==Related Pages==<br />
* [[Cleomaceae]]<br />
* [[Traditional medicine]]<br />
* [[Leaf vegetable]]<br />
* [[Green manure]]<br />
* [[Pest control]]<br />
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==Categories==<br />
[[Category:Cleomaceae]]<br />
[[Category:Leaf vegetables]]<br />
[[Category:Medicinal plants]]<br />
[[Category:Flora of Africa]]<br />
[[Category:Flora of Asia]]<br />
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{{Taxobox<br />
| name = Cleome gynandra<br />
| image = <br />
| image_caption = <br />
| regnum = [[Plantae]]<br />
| unranked_divisio = [[Angiosperms]]<br />
| unranked_classis = [[Eudicots]]<br />
| unranked_ordo = [[Rosids]]<br />
| ordo = [[Brassicales]]<br />
| familia = [[Cleomaceae]]<br />
| genus = ''[[Cleome]]''<br />
| species = '''''C. gynandra'''''<br />
| binomial = ''Cleome gynandra''<br />
}}<br />
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