Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
acapulcensis
ID:
610088

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. : 410 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609420



Common Names

  • Acapulco Clematis
  • Clematis acapulcensis
  • C. acapulcensis


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Synonyms

  • Clematis americana acapulcensis (Hook. & Arn.) K.C.Davis [unknown]
  • Clematis barrancae M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Clematis brasiliana glabra A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Clematis brasiliana laxa A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Clematis brasiliana minor A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Clematis dioica acapulcensis (Hook. & Arn.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis perulata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis stipulata Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Clematis acapulcensis (also called Acapulco Clematis, among many other common names) is a woody vine with a twining stem and fragrant, white flowers. It is native to Mexico and grows in moist, open areas, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Clematis acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clematis acapulcensis is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are slender and have a light green hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clematis acapulcensis can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with small, white flowers.

Where to Find Clematis acapulcensis

Clematis acapulcensis can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Clematis acapulcensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clematis acapulcensis?

Clematis acapulcensis

What is the family of Clematis acapulcensis?

Ranunculaceae

What is the native range of Clematis acapulcensis?

Mexico

Species in the Clematis genus

Clematis decipiens, Clematis hagiangensis, Clematis incisodenticulata, Clematis leptophylla, Clematis malacoclada, Clematis satomiana, Clematis vietnamensis, Clematis wenxianensis, Clematis xiangguiensis, Clematis acapulcensis, Clematis acerifolia, Clematis actinostemmatifolia, Clematis acuminata, Clematis acutangula, Clematis addisonii, Clematis aethusifolia, Clematis affinis, Clematis afoliata, Clematis africolineariloba, Clematis akebioides, Clematis akoensis, Clematis albicoma, Clematis alborosea, Clematis alpina, Clematis alternata, Clematis andersonii, Clematis antonii, Clematis apiculata, Clematis apiifolia, Clematis archboldiana, Clematis aristata, Clematis armandii, Clematis baldwinii, Clematis baominiana, Clematis barbellata, Clematis bigelovii, Clematis bojeri, Clematis bonariensis, Clematis boninensis, Clematis bourdillonii, Clematis bowkeri, Clematis brachiata, Clematis brachystemon, Clematis brachyura, Clematis bracteolata, Clematis brasiliana, Clematis brevicaudata, Clematis brevipes, Clematis buchananiana, Clematis burmanica,

Species in the Ranunculaceae family

Aconitum soyaense, Aconitum abietetorum, Aconitum acutiusculum, Aconitum ajanense, Aconitum alboflavidum, Aconitum alboviolaceum, Aconitum alpino-nepalense, Aconitum ambiguum, Aconitum amplexicaule, Aconitum angulatum, Aconitum angusticassidatum, Aconitum angustifolium, Aconitum anthora, Aconitum apetalum, Aconitum aquilonare, Aconitum artemisiifolium, Aconitum assamicum, Aconitum atlanticum, Aconitum austriacum, Aconitum austrokoreense, Aconitum axilliflorum, Aconitum azumiense, Aconitum baburinii, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum bailangense, Aconitum barbatum, Aconitum baumgartenianum, Aconitum berdaui, Aconitum bhedingense, Aconitum bicolor, Aconitum biflorum, Aconitum brachypodum, Aconitum bracteolatum, Aconitum brevicalcaratum, Aconitum brevilimbum, Aconitum brevipetalum, Aconitum brunneum, Aconitum bucovinense, Aconitum bujbense, Aconitum bulbilliferum, Aconitum bulleyanum, Aconitum burnatii, Aconitum calthifolium, Aconitum cammarum, Aconitum campylorrhynchum, Aconitum cannabifolium, Aconitum carmichaelii, Aconitum changianum, Aconitum charkeviczii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2725533: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.