Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1759
Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 10 , 2: 1084 (1759)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609800
Common Names
- Clematis Dioica
- Two-House Virgin's Bower
- Two-House Leather Flower
Synonyms
- Clematis americana Mill. [unknown]
- Clematis dioica americana (Mill.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Clematis dioica angustifolia Kuntze [unknown]
- Clematis dioica antillensis Eichler [unknown]
- Clematis dioica eichleriana Kuntze [unknown]
- Clematis dioica lorentziana Kuntze [unknown]
- Clematis dioica subglabra Kuntze [unknown]
- Clematis glabra DC. [unknown]
- Clematis virginiana dioica Kuntze [unknown]
- Clematis virginiana dioica (L.) Voss in Vilm. [unknown]
- Clematis virginiana paucidentata Kuntze [unknown]
- Clematis dioica normalis Kuntze [unknown]
- Clematis dioica nutans Eichler ex Kuntze [unknown]
- Clematis dioica umbellulifera Eichler ex Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Clematis dioica (also called Two-leaved Clematis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family. It is native to China. It is a woody vine that grows in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Clematis dioica is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks to create a beautiful landscape. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Clematis dioica is a small, white, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a thin, green stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clematis dioica is a deciduous climber that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring, and cuttings should be taken in the summer. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer.
Where to Find Clematis dioica
Clematis dioica is native to the western United States, from California to Washington.
Clematis dioica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clematis dioica?
Clematis dioica
What are the common names of Clematis dioica?
Two-leaved Clematis
What is the natural habitat of Clematis dioica?
Open woods, grasslands, and rocky slopes
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
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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,