Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
caleoides
ID:
610307

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl. & Steyerm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 23: 52 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609639



Common Names

  • Caleoides Clematis
  • Caleoides Virgin's Bower
  • Caleoides Leather Flower


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Description

Clematis caleoides (also called Wooly Clematis, among many other common names) is a perennial vine with small, oval leaves and white flowers. It is native to North America, and is found in moist, wooded habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Clematis caleoides 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 caleoides 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 caleoides 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 caleoides

Clematis caleoides is native to the Mediterranean region, including Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

Clematis caleoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clematis caleoides?

Clematis caleoides

What is the common name of Clematis caleoides?

Caleoides leatherflower

What is the natural habitat of Clematis caleoides?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2725745: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.