Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
catesbyana
ID:
610327

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pursh

Source:
cmp

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Fl. Amer. Sept. 2: 736 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609659



Common Names

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


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Synonyms

  • Clematis cordata Pursh [unknown]
  • Clematis dioica catesbyana (Pursh) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis dioica cordata (Pursh) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis dioica variabilis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis micrantha Small [unknown]
  • Clematis virginiana catesbyana Britton [unknown]
  • Clematis virginiana cordata (Pursh) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Clematis catesbyana (also called Catesby's Clematis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family. It is native to the southeastern United States. It is a climbing plant, with white or pinkish flowers, and prefers sunny, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Clematis catesbyana 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 catesbyana 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 catesbyana 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 catesbyana

Clematis catesbyana is native to the southeastern United States, including Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.

Clematis catesbyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clematis catesbyana?

Clematis catesbyana

What is the common name of Clematis catesbyana?

Catesby's leatherflower

What is the natural habitat of Clematis catesbyana?

It is native to the southeastern 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,

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