Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1817
Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 1: 149 (1817)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609494
Common Names
- Apiifolia Clematis
- Clematis apiifolia
- C. apiifolia
Synonyms
- Clematis apiifolia franchetii Kuntze [unknown]
- Clematis apiifolia niponensis Kuntze [unknown]
- Clematis pseudokoreana R.J.Im & U.C.La [unknown]
- Clematis virginiana Lour. [unknown]
- Clematis apiifolia apiifolia [unknown]
Description
Clematis apiifolia (also called Parsley Clematis, 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 apiifolia 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Clematis apiifolia var. argentilucida (H.Lév. & Vaniot) W.T.Wang
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Clematis apiifolia are small, white and star-shaped with five petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clematis apiifolia 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 apiifolia
Clematis apiifolia can be found in the Himalayas, India, and Nepal.
Clematis apiifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clematis apiifolia?
Clematis apiifolia
What is the habitat of Clematis apiifolia?
It is found in China, Japan, and Korea
What are the uses of Clematis apiifolia?
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,