Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
brevicaudata
ID:
610283

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 1: 138 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609615



Common Names

  • Short-tailed Clematis
  • Short-tailed Virgin's Bower
  • Small-flowered Clematis


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Synonyms

  • Clematis pierotii auct. [deprecated]
  • Clematis vitalba brevicaudata (DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis brevicaudata brevicaudata [unknown]

Description

Clematis brevicaudata (also called Short-tailed 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 brevicaudata 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 brevicaudata var. malacotricha W.T.Wang

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clematis brevicaudata is white to pale pink, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. Seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clematis brevicaudata is a deciduous vine that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation can be done through seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Clematis brevicaudata

Clematis brevicaudata is native to the Himalayas, India, and China.

Clematis brevicaudata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clematis brevicaudata?

Clematis brevicaudata

What is the common name of Clematis brevicaudata?

Short-tailed leatherflower

What is the natural habitat of Clematis brevicaudata?

It is native to the western United States

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,