Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Lév. & Vaniot
Source:
cmp
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Int. Géogr. Bot. 11: 170 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609718
Common Names
- Clarke's Clematis
- Clarke's Virgin's Bower
- Clarke's Leather Flower
Synonyms
- Clematis anshunensis M.Y.Fang [unknown]
- Clematis clarkeana clarkeana [unknown]
Description
Clematis clarkeana (also called Clarke's Clematis, among many other common names) is a woody, deciduous vine native to China and Japan. It has white flowers, and grows in open woods, thickets and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Clematis clarkeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Clematis clarkeana is a white, bell-shaped flower with 4-6 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, pointed seedling with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clematis clarkeana is a fast-growing, deciduous vine that prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Clematis clarkeana
Clematis clarkeana is native to the Mediterranean region, including Italy, Greece, and Turkey.
Clematis clarkeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clematis clarkeana?
Clematis clarkeana
What is the family of Clematis clarkeana?
Ranunculaceae
What is the native range of Clematis clarkeana?
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,