Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
pitcheri
ID:
611176

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr. & A.Gray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Amer. 1: 10 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000610508



Common Names

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


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Synonyms

  • Clematis coloradoensis Buckley [unknown]
  • Clematis cordata pitcheri (Torr. & A.Gray) Voss in Vilm. [unknown]
  • Clematis filifera Benth. [unknown]
  • Clematis filifera incisa Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Clematis pitcheri Sarg. ex Lavall. [unknown]
  • Clematis pitcheri coloradoensis (Buckley) Lavallée [unknown]
  • Clematis pitcheri filifera (Benth.) B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Clematis pitcheri lasiostylis A.Gray [unknown]
  • Clematis pitcheri leiostylis A.Gray [unknown]
  • Clematis sargentii Lavallée [unknown]
  • Clematis simsii filifera (Benth.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis simsii pitcheri (Torr. & A.Gray) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis simsii sargentii (Lavallée) K.C.Davis [unknown]
  • Clematis viorna pitcheri (Torr. & A.Gray) J.James [unknown]
  • Clematis viorna sargentii (Lavallée) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Coriflora pitcheri (Torr. & A.Gray) W.A.Weber [unknown]
  • Viorna pitcheri Britton [unknown]
  • Clematis pitcheri filifera (Benth.) R.O.Erickson [unknown]
  • Viorna filifera Wooton & Standl. [unknown]

Description

Clematis pitcheri (also called Pitcher's Virgin's Bower, among many other common names) is a deciduous climber native to North America. It has dark green, pinnate leaves and small, white, fragrant flowers. It grows in woodlands, hedgerows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Clematis pitcheri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Clematis pitcheri var. dictyota (Greene) W.M.Dennis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Clematis pitcheri 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 pitcheri is a deciduous, woody-stemmed vine that can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is hardy in USDA zones 4-9. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and should be pruned in late winter or early spring.

Where to Find Clematis pitcheri

Clematis pitcheri is native to South Africa and can be found in areas with moist, well-drained soils, such as woodlands and grasslands.

Clematis pitcheri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clematis pitcheri?

Clematis pitcheri

What is the family of Clematis pitcheri?

Ranunculaceae

Where is Clematis pitcheri native to?

China

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-2726570: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.