Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
florida
ID:
610583

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1784

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. ed. 14 : 512 (1784)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609915



Common Names

  • Florida Clematis
  • Early Virgin's Bower
  • Virgin's Bower


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Synonyms

  • Viticella florida Bercht. & J.Presl [unknown]
  • Sieboldia florida Hoffmanns. ex Heynh. [unknown]
  • Clematis cadmia leptomera (Hance) W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Anemone japonica Houtt. [unknown]
  • Atragene florida Pers. [unknown]
  • Atragene indica Desf. [unknown]
  • Clematis anemonoides Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis florida flore-plena G.Don [unknown]
  • Clematis florida hakonensis (Franch. & Sav.) Huth [unknown]
  • Clematis florida plena D.Don [unknown]
  • Clematis hakonensis Franch. & Sav. [unknown]
  • Clematis japonica (Houtt.) Makino [unknown]
  • Clematis leptomera Hance [unknown]
  • Clematis sieboldii D.Don ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Clematis bicolor Lindl. ex Heynh. [unknown]
  • Clematis florida sieboldii D.Don [unknown]
  • Clematis florida bicolor Lindl. [unknown]
  • Clematis florida sieboldiana C.Morren [unknown]
  • Clematis florida florida [unknown]

Description

Clematis florida (also called Florida 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 florida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clematis florida is a white, five-petaled, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clematis florida 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 florida

Clematis florida can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.

Clematis florida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clematis florida?

Clematis florida

What is the common name of Clematis florida?

Florida leather flower

What type of soil does Clematis florida prefer?

Well-drained, moist soil

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,

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