Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
formosana
ID:
610589

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 20: t. 1945 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609921



Common Names

  • Formosana Clematis
  • Taiwan Clematis
  • Taiwan Virgin's Bower


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Synonyms

  • Clematis sasakii Shimizu [unknown]

Description

Clematis formosana (also called Taiwan Clematis, among many other common names) is a perennial woody vine native to Taiwan. 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 formosana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clematis formosana 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 formosana 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 formosana

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

Clematis formosana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clematis formosana?

Clematis formosana

What is the common name of Clematis formosana?

Formosan leather flower

What type of soil does Clematis formosana 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2726007: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.