Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
repens
ID:
611249

Status:
valid

Authors:
Finet & Gagnep.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 50: 548 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000610581



Common Names

  • Repens Clematis
  • Virgin's Bower
  • Leather Flower


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Description

Clematis repens (also called Creeping Clematis, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It grows in woodlands, hedgerows, and grasslands. It has dark green leaves and white or pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Clematis repens 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 repens 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 repens is a perennial vine that can grow up to 3m in height. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in summer and planted in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade.

Where to Find Clematis repens

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

Clematis repens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clematis repens?

Clematis repens

What is the common name of Clematis repens?

Creeping Clematis

What is the natural habitat of Clematis repens?

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-2726640: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Achille Eugène Finet (1863-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Finet' in the authors string.