Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
chinensis
ID:
610339

Status:
valid

Authors:
Osbeck

Source:
cmp

Year:
1757

Citation Micro:
Dagb. Ostind. Resa : 205 (1757)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609671



Common Names

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


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Synonyms

  • Clematis benthamiana Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Clematis cavaleriei H.Lév. & Porter [unknown]
  • Clematis chinensis laeviachenium R.H.Miao [unknown]
  • Clematis funebris H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
  • Clematis liu-kiuensis Warb. [unknown]
  • Clematis longiloba DC. [unknown]
  • Clematis minor Lour. [unknown]
  • Clematis oligocarpa H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
  • Clematis sinensis Lour. [unknown]
  • Clematis chinensis Retz. [unknown]
  • Clematis chinensis chinensis [unknown]

Description

Clematis chinensis (also called Chinese Virgin's Bower, among many other common names) is a deciduous vine with fragrant white flowers. It is native to China and is found in forests, shrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Clematis chinensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine as a diuretic and to treat skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Clematis chinensis var. anhweiensis (M.C.Chang) W.T.Wang
Clematis chinensis var. bipinnata (Tamura) W.T.Wang
Clematis chinensis var. fujisanensis (Hisauti & H.Hara) W.T.Wang
Clematis chinensis var. vestita (Rehder & E.H.Wilson) W.T.Wang
Clematis chinensis var. tatushanensis T.Y.A.Yang

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clematis chinensis 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 chinensis can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a variety of soils. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Clematis chinensis

Clematis chinensis is native to China.

Clematis chinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clematis chinensis?

Clematis chinensis

What is the family of Clematis chinensis?

Ranunculaceae

What is the native range of Clematis chinensis?

China

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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