Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
610964

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buch.-Ham. ex DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 1: 164 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000610296



Common Names

  • Clematis montana
  • Mountain Clematis
  • Mountain Virgin's Bower


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Synonyms

  • Anemone curta Wall. [unknown]
  • Clematis anemoniflora D.Don [unknown]
  • Clematis insulari-alpina Hayata [unknown]
  • Clematis kuntziana H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
  • Clematis montana brevipedunculata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis montana incisa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis montana obtusisepala Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis montana pubescens Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis montana uniflora Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis punduana Wall. [unknown]
  • Clematis spooneri subglabra S.Y.Hu [unknown]
  • Clematis montana montana [unknown]

Description

Clematis montana (also called Mountain Clematis, among many other common names) is a deciduous, woody-stemmed, climbing vine native to China, Japan, and Korea. It has white-pink flowers with four petals and a yellow center. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and is often found in woodlands, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Clematis montana 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Clematis montana var. brevifoliola Kuntze
Clematis montana var. glabrescens (H.F.Comber) W.T.Wang & M.C.Chang
Clematis montana var. grandiflora Hook.
Clematis montana var. praecox (Kuntze) Brühl
Clematis montana var. wilsonii Spreng.
Clematis montana var. longipes W.T.Wang
Clematis montana var. urosepala W.T.Wang

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clematis montana is a white, star-shaped flower with 6 petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval shaped. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clematis montana is a deciduous vine that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation can be done by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Clematis montana

Clematis montana is native to the Himalayas and can be found in moist, shaded forests.

Clematis montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clematis montana?

Clematis montana

What type of plant is Clematis montana?

It is a flowering vine

Where does Clematis montana grow?

It is native to China and Japan

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-2726363: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton (1762-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buch.-Ham.' in the authors string.