Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
alpina
ID:
610119

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Mill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict., ed. 8. [textus s.n.] Clematis no. 9. 1768 [16 Apr 1768]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609451



Common Names

  • Alpina Clematis
  • Clematis alpina
  • C. alpina


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Synonyms

  • Anemone atragene E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Atragene alpina L. [unknown]
  • Atragene austriaca Scop. [unknown]
  • Atragene clematides Crantz [unknown]
  • Atragene wenderothii Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Clematis wenderothii Steud. [unknown]
  • Clematis alpina wenderothii (Schltdl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis alpina kraettliana Schröt. [unknown]
  • Clematis alpina lactea Beck [unknown]
  • Clematis alpina pallida Ausserd. ex Hegi [unknown]
  • Clematis alpina subbiternata Beck [unknown]
  • Clematis alpina normalis Kuntze [invalid]
  • Clematis alpina bilateralis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis alpina unilaterali-cheiropsoides Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis alpina unilaterali-ramosa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis alpina rhizomatosa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis alpina caespitosa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis alpina mesopetala Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis alpina latisepala Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis alpina angustisepala Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis alpina parviflora Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis alpina grandiflora Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis alpina longicaudata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis alpina brevicaudata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis alpina albobarbata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis alpina fuscobarbata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis alpina triternata Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Clematis alpina (also called Alpine Clematis, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing plant with small, bell-shaped blue flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to Europe, and is found in woodlands, hedgerows, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Clematis alpina 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Clematis alpina var. fauriei H.Boissieu
Clematis alpina var. fusijamana Kuntze
Clematis alpina sub. ochotensis (Pall.) Kuntze
Clematis alpina sub. sibirica (L.) Kuntze
Clematis alpina var. iliensis (Y.S.Hou & W.H.Hou) W.J.Yang & L.Q.Li
Clematis alpina var. fauriei (H.Boissieu) W.J.Yang & L.Qian Li

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clematis alpina 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 alpina is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Europe. 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 alpina

Clematis alpina is native to China.

Clematis alpina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clematis alpina?

Clematis alpina

What is the habitat of Clematis alpina?

It is found in the Himalayas, China, and Japan

What are the uses of Clematis alpina?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes

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-2725565: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.