Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
dubia
ID:
610530

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Endl.) P.S.Green

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 45: 245 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609862



Common Names

  • Clematis Dubia
  • Doubtful Virgin's Bower
  • Doubtful Leather Flower


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Synonyms

  • Clematis aristata cocculifolia (A.Cunn.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis aristata leichhardtiana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis cocculifolia A.Cunn. [unknown]
  • Ripogonum dubium Endl. [unknown]

Description

Clematis dubia (also called Small-flowered Clematis, 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 dubia 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 dubia 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clematis dubia 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 dubia

Clematis dubia is native to the western United States, from California to Washington.

Clematis dubia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clematis dubia?

Clematis dubia

What are the common names of Clematis dubia?

Doubtful Clematis

What is the natural habitat of Clematis dubia?

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,

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-2725951: Based on the initial data import
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
Peter Shaw Green (1920-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Green' in the authors string.