Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
recta
ID:
611244

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 544 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000610576



Common Names

  • Recta Clematis
  • Virgin's Bower
  • Leather Flower


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Synonyms

  • Anemone recta E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Clematis bracteosa Banks ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Clematis corymbosa Poir. [unknown]
  • Clematis erecta L. [unknown]
  • Clematis hispanica Mill. [unknown]
  • Clematis lathyrifolia Besser ex Rchb. [unknown]
  • Clematis tenuiflora DC. [unknown]
  • Clematis umbraticola Schur [unknown]
  • Clematitis erecta Steud. [unknown]
  • Clematis lathyrifolia Bess. ex Reichenb. [unknown]

Description

Clematis recta (also called upright leather flower, among many other common names) is a deciduous climber native to China. It grows in moist soils in sunny to partly shaded areas, often in open woodlands, forests, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clematis recta is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clematis recta 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 recta

Clematis recta can be found in the southeastern United States, from South Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.

Clematis recta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clematis recta?

Clematis recta

What is the common name of Clematis recta?

Straight Clematis

What is the natural habitat of Clematis recta?

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,

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