Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
coactilis
ID:
610392

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fernald) Keener

Source:
cmp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
J. Elisha Mitchell Sci. Soc. 83: 36 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609724



Common Names

  • Clematis Coactilis
  • Virgin's Bower
  • Leather Flower


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Synonyms

  • Clematis albicoma coactilis Fernald [unknown]

Description

Clematis coactilis (also called White Clematis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is a woody vine that grows in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Clematis coactilis 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 coactilis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and delicate with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clematis coactilis is a deciduous vine native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Clematis coactilis

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

Clematis coactilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clematis coactilis?

Clematis coactilis

What is the family of Clematis coactilis?

Ranunculaceae

What is the native range of Clematis coactilis?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2725821: Based on the initial data import
Merritt Lyndon Fernald (1873-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fernald' in the authors string.
Carl Samuel Keener (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keener' in the authors string.