Status:
valid
Authors:
W.T.Wang
Source:
cmp
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 38: 316 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000610599
Common Names
- Rutoides Clematis
- Rutoides Virgin's Bower
- Rutoides Leather Flower
Description
Clematis rutoides (also called Rutoid Clematis, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to eastern Asia. It grows in woodlands, hedgerows, and grasslands. It has dark green leaves and white or pink flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Clematis rutoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to attract beneficial insects, such as bees, to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Clematis rutoides 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clematis rutoides is a deciduous vine that can be propagated from hardwood cuttings taken in late winter or early spring. The cuttings should be about 6-8 inches long and should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Water the cuttings regularly and keep them in a warm, sunny location. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Clematis rutoides
Clematis rutoides can be found in the southeastern United States, from South Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.
Clematis rutoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clematis rutoides?
Clematis rutoides
What type of plant is Clematis rutoides?
Clematis rutoides is a species of flowering plant in the Ranunculaceae family.
Where is Clematis rutoides native to?
Clematis rutoides is native to the eastern United States.
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,
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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,