Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
mauritiana
ID:
610922

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1786

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 2: 42 (1786)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000610254



Common Names

  • Clematis mauritiana
  • Mauritian Clematis
  • Mauritian Virgin's Bower


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Synonyms

  • Clematis bathiei H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Clematis mauritiana coriacea Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis mauritiana humilis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis mauritiana humilis (Kuntze) T.Durand & Schinz [unknown]
  • Clematis mauritiana sonneratii Pers. [unknown]
  • Clematis mauritiana sulfurea R.Vig. & Perrier [unknown]
  • Clematis sonneratii Pers. [unknown]
  • Clematis triflora Vahl [unknown]
  • Clematis mauritiana sulfurea R.Vig. & H.Perrier [deprecated]
  • Clematis villosa bojeri (Hook.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Clematis mauritiana (also called Mauritius Virgin's Bower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family. It is native to Mauritius. It grows in forests, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Clematis mauritiana is used as an ornamental plant, as it produces attractive white flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white, and bell-shaped. Seed: Small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. Seedlings: Have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clematis mauritiana can be propagated by division or seed. It should be planted in a sunny location in moist, well-drained soil. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to ensure optimal growth.

Where to Find Clematis mauritiana

Clematis mauritiana is native to Mauritius.

Clematis mauritiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clematis mauritiana?

Clematis mauritiana

What type of plant is Clematis mauritiana?

It is a flowering vine

Where does Clematis mauritiana grow?

It is native to 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

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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