Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
puberula
ID:
611224

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 4 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000610556



Common Names

  • Puberula Clematis
  • Virgin's Bower
  • Leather Flower


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Synonyms

  • Clematis puberula puberula [unknown]
  • Clematis parviloba puberula (Hook.f. & Thomson) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Clematis puberula (also called Downy 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 puberula 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 puberula var. ganpiniana (H.Lév. & Vaniot) W.T.Wang
Clematis puberula var. subsericea (Rehder & E.H.Wilson) W.T.Wang
Clematis puberula var. tenuisepala (Maxim.) W.T.Wang

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clematis puberula is a white to pale pink color and is bell-shaped. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling has a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clematis puberula is a deciduous, woody vine that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and should be pruned in late winter or early spring.

Where to Find Clematis puberula

Clematis puberula is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry, rocky soils, such as hillsides and cliffs.

Clematis puberula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clematis puberula?

Clematis puberula

What is the common name of Clematis puberula?

Downy Clematis

What is the natural habitat of Clematis puberula?

It is native to China and can be found in forests, thickets, and along streams

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-2726615: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.