Status:
valid
Authors:
Champ. ex Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 3: 255 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000610834
Common Names
- Uncinata Clematis
- Uncinata Virgin's Bower
- Uncinata Leatherflower
Synonyms
- Clematis alsomitrifolia Hayata [unknown]
- Clematis drakeana H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
- Clematis floribunda (Hayata) Yamam. [unknown]
- Clematis gagnepaniana H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
- Clematis leiocarpa Oliv. [unknown]
- Clematis ovalifolia T.Itô ex Maxim. [unknown]
- Clematis uncinata coriacea Pamp. [unknown]
- Clematis uncinata floribunda Hayata [unknown]
- Clematis uncinata ovatifolia (Ito ex Maxim.) Ohwi ex Tamura [unknown]
- Clematis uncinata taitongensis Y.C.Liu & C.H.Ou [unknown]
- Clematis zhejiangensis R.J.Wang [unknown]
- Clematis uncinata biternata W.T.Wang [unknown]
- Clematis chinensis uncinata (Champ. ex Benth.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Clematis recta uncinata (Champ. ex Benth.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Clematis uncinata ovatifolia (T.Itô ex Maxim.) Ohwi [deprecated]
- Clematis uncinata uncinata [unknown]
Description
Clematis uncinata (also called Hooked Clematis, among many other common names) is a deciduous woody vine native to China. It has a twining habit and produces fragrant white flowers in the summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in woodlands and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Clematis uncinata is a climbing plant that can be used to decorate walls and fences. It can also be used as a ground cover and to create a natural privacy screen.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Clematis uncinata var. okinawensis (Ohwi) Ohwi
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Clematis uncinata is white with a yellow center and has five petals. The seed is small and round and the seedlings are light green with a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clematis uncinata 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 uncinata
Clematis uncinata can be found in the Himalayas, India, and Nepal.
Clematis uncinata FAQ
What is the best soil for Clematis uncinata?
Clematis uncinata prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.5 to 7.5.
What is the best temperature for Clematis uncinata?
Clematis uncinata prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
How much sunlight does Clematis uncinata need?
Clematis uncinata prefers full sun to partial shade.
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,