Status:
valid
Authors:
Torr. & A.Gray
Source:
cmp
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Amer. 1: 9 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609861
Common Names
- Clematis Drummondii
- Drummond's Virgin's Bower
- Drummond's Leather Flower
Synonyms
- Clematis caudata Hook. ex Hemsl. [unknown]
- Clematis dioica drummondii (Torr. & A.Gray) Kuntze [unknown]
- Clematis dioica nervata (Benth.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Clematis nervata Benth. [unknown]
Description
Clematis drummondii (also called Drummond's Leather Flower, among many other common names) is a perennial woody vine native to the United States. It has a twining stem, with alternate, compound leaves. The flowers are white or pink, and the fruits are achenes. It is found in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Clematis drummondii 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 drummondii 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 drummondii is a perennial climber that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn and should be planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Clematis drummondii
Clematis drummondii is native to the western United States, from California to Washington.
Clematis drummondii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clematis drummondii?
Clematis drummondii
What are the common names of Clematis drummondii?
Drummond's Clematis
What is the natural habitat of Clematis drummondii?
Woodlands, thickets, and prairies
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,
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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,
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Aconitum baicalense,
Aconitum baicalense,
Aconitum bailangense,
Aconitum barbatum,
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Aconitum bhedingense,
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Aconitum biflorum,
Aconitum brachypodum,
Aconitum bracteolatum,
Aconitum brevicalcaratum,
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Aconitum brevipetalum,
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Aconitum bujbense,
Aconitum bulbilliferum,
Aconitum bulleyanum,
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Aconitum calthifolium,
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Aconitum campylorrhynchum,
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