Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
heracleifolia
ID:
610710

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 1: 138 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000610042



Common Names

  • Heracleifolia Clematis
  • Heracleifolia Virgin's Bower
  • Heracleifolia Leather Flower


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Synonyms

  • Clematis heracleifolia ichangensis Rehder & E.H.Wilson [unknown]
  • Clematis tubulosa ichangensis (Rehder & E.H.Wilson) W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Clematis heracleifolia albicalyx D.Z.Lu [unknown]
  • Clematis tubulosa albicalyx (D.Z.Lu) W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Clematis urticifolia albiflora W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Clematis davidiana Decne. ex B.Verl. [unknown]
  • Clematis heracleifolia rosea (Nakai) W.Lee [unknown]
  • Clematis heracleifolia urticifolia (Nakai ex Kitag.) U.C.La [unknown]
  • Clematis hookeri Decne. [unknown]
  • Clematis lavallei Decne. [unknown]
  • Clematis tubulosa Turcz. [unknown]
  • Clematis tubulosa Hook. [unknown]
  • Clematis tubulosa rosea Nakai [unknown]
  • Clematis urticifolia Nakai ex Kitag. [unknown]
  • Clematis heracleifolia davidiana (Decne. ex B.Verl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis heracleifolia davidiana (Decne. ex B.Verl.) Nakai [unknown]
  • Clematis heracleifolia hookeri (Decne.) Makino [unknown]
  • Clematis heracleifolia tubulosa (Turcz.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis tubulosa davidiana (Decne. ex Verl.) Franch. [unknown]
  • Clematis tubulosa hookeri (Decne.) Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Clematis heracleifolia albiflora Y.N.Lee [unknown]
  • Clematis heracleifolia lavallei (Decne.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis heracleifolia maxima Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis heracleifolia affinis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis heracleifolia lanceolata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis heracleifolia maximowicziana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis heracleifolia decaisneana Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Clematis heracleifolia (also called Greek Valerian, among many other common names) is a woody, deciduous vine native to China and Japan. It has white flowers, and grows in open woods, thickets and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Clematis heracleifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clematis heracleifolia 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

Cultivation and propagation of Clematis heracleifolia: Clematis heracleifolia is a deciduous vine that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a sandy, well-drained soil. Seeds should be planted in the spring or fall in a sandy, well-drained soil. The vine should be pruned back in the spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Clematis heracleifolia

Clematis heracleifolia is native to China and can be found in Sichuan province.

Clematis heracleifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clematis heracleifolia?

Clematis heracleifolia

What is the common name of Clematis heracleifolia?

Heracleifolia Clematis

What is the natural habitat of Clematis heracleifolia?

Clematis heracleifolia is native to the Himalayas in India and Nepal.

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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