Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
611030

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hornem.) DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 10 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000610362



Common Names

  • Clematis occidentalis
  • Occidentalis Clematis
  • Occidentalis's Clematis


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Synonyms

  • Atragene americana Sims [unknown]
  • Atragene occidentalis Hornem. [unknown]
  • Clematis alpina occidentalis (Hornem.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis verticillaris DC. [unknown]
  • Clematis verticillaris cacuminis Fernald [unknown]
  • Clematis verticillaris grandiflora B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Clematis alpina occidentalis A.Gray [unknown]
  • Clematis alpina verticillaris (DC.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Clematis occidentalis (also called Western Virgin's Bower, among many other common names) is a deciduous, woody-stemmed, climbing vine native to the western United States. It has white-yellow 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 occidentalis is a species of flowering vine native to western North America. It is often used as an ornamental plant due to its showy, fragrant flowers and its ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Clematis occidentalis var. grosseserrata (Rydb.) J.S.Pringle

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Clematis occidentalis are white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clematis occidentalis is a perennial vine that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels. It can be propagated by cuttings in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Clematis occidentalis

Clematis occidentalis is native to the western United States and can be found in moist, shaded forests.

Clematis occidentalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clematis occidentalis?

Clematis occidentalis

What is the common name of Clematis occidentalis?

Western Clematis

What is the natural habitat of Clematis occidentalis?

It is native to western North America.

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-2726430: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Jens Wilken Hornemann (1770-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hornem.' in the authors string.