Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
afoliata
ID:
610109

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buchanan

Source:
cmp

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 3: 211 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609441



Common Names

  • Afoliata Clematis
  • Clematis afoliata
  • C. afoliata


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Synonyms

  • Clematis aphylla Colenso [unknown]

Description

Clematis afoliata (also called Leafless 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 afoliata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a food source, as its fruits are edible and can be eaten raw or cooked.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clematis afoliata 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 afoliata is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to China. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Clematis afoliata

Clematis afoliata is native to China.

Clematis afoliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clematis afoliata?

Clematis afoliata

What is the family of Clematis afoliata?

Ranunculaceae

What is the native range of Clematis afoliata?

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-2725556: Based on the initial data import
John Buchanan (1819-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buchanan' in the authors string.