Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
alternata
ID:
610135

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kitam. & Tamura

Source:
cmp

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 15: 129 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609467



Common Names

  • Alternata Clematis
  • Clematis alternata
  • C. alternata


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Synonyms

  • Archiclematis alternata (Kitam. & Tamura) Tamura [unknown]

Description

Clematis alternata (also called Old Man's Beard, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing plant with white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to the southeastern United States, and is found in woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Clematis alternata is used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clematis alternata 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 alternata is a small shrub that grows up to 1 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 alternata

Clematis alternata is native to China.

Clematis alternata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clematis alternata?

Clematis alternata

What is the habitat of Clematis alternata?

It is found in China, Japan, and Korea

What are the uses of Clematis alternata?

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-2725581: Based on the initial data import
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.
Michio Tamura (1927-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tamura' in the authors string.