Pleonotoma clematis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clematis
ID:
780002
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunth) Miers
Source:
iplants
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Hort. Soc. London 3: 184 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779335
Common Names
- Pleonotoma clematis
- Clematis False Pea
- False Pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pleonotoma clematis (also called Clematis Pleonotoma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate-lanceolate in shape, with serrate margins and a pointed tip. The bark is gray and smooth.
Uses & Benefits
Pleonotoma clematis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and as a diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pleonotoma clematis is yellow, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is small and round, with a brown color. The seedlings are small and thin, with a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pleonotoma clematis is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers a warm, sunny location and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season. Pruning is recommended to keep the shrub in shape.
Where to Find Pleonotoma clematis
Pleonotoma clematis is native to the Caribbean region and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Pleonotoma clematis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleonotoma clematis?
Pleonotoma clematis
What is the common name of Pleonotoma clematis?
Clematis
What is the family of Pleonotoma clematis?
Fabaceae
Species in the Pleonotoma genus
Pleonotoma variabilis, Pleonotoma tetraquetra, Pleonotoma stichadenia, Pleonotoma pavettiflora, Pleonotoma orientalis, Pleonotoma melioides, Pleonotoma jasminifolia, Pleonotoma fluminensis, Pleonotoma dendrotricha, Pleonotoma clematis, Pleonotoma castelnaei, Pleonotoma bracteata, Pleonotoma echitidea, Pleonotoma exserta, Pleonotoma longiflora, Pleonotoma fissicalyx, Pleonotoma stichadenium,
Species in the Bignoniaceae family
Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,
References
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:110410-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].