Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1817
Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 1: 137 (1817)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000610758
Common Names
- Clematis Terniflora
- Terniflora Clematis
- Japanese Clematis
Synonyms
- Clematis dioscoreifolia H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
- Clematis maximowicziana Franch. & Sav. [unknown]
- Clematis paniculata Thunb. [unknown]
- Clematis paniculata denticulata Nakai [unknown]
- Clematis recta lancifolia Nakai [unknown]
- Clematis terniflora denticulata (Nakai) W.Lee [unknown]
- Clematis terniflora denticulata (Nakai) U.C.La [unknown]
- Clematis terniflora lancifolia (Nakai) U.C.La [unknown]
- Clematis dioscoreifolia robusta (Carrière) Rehder [unknown]
- Clematis flammula robusta Carrière [unknown]
- Clematis maximowicziana robusta (Carrière) Nakai [unknown]
- Clematis paniculata dioscoreifolia (H.Lév. & Vaniot) Rehder [unknown]
- Clematis terniflora robusta (Carrière) Tamura [unknown]
- Clematis terniflora koreana (Nakai) Tamura [unknown]
- Clematis recta koreana Nakai [unknown]
- Clematis terniflora terniflora [unknown]
Description
Clematis terniflora (also called Three-flowered 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 terniflora is an ornamental plant that is used to add color and texture to gardens and landscapes. It can be used as a ground cover, a climbing plant, and a container plant. It is also attractive to butterflies and other pollinators.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Clematis terniflora var. garanbiensis (Hay.) M.C.Chang
Clematis terniflora var. manshurica (Rupr.) Ohwi
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Clematis terniflora are white, bell-shaped and have four petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clematis terniflora 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 terniflora
Clematis terniflora can be found in the eastern United States, from Maine to Georgia.
Clematis terniflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clematis terniflora?
Clematis terniflora
What is the common name of Clematis terniflora?
Ternate Clematis
What is the natural habitat of Clematis terniflora?
Mountain slopes and meadows in East Asia
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,