Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
611533

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 1: 154 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000610865



Common Names

  • Clematis villosa
  • Hairy Leather Flower
  • Hairy Virgin's Bower


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Synonyms

  • Clematis argentea (Kuntze) Prantl [unknown]
  • Clematis mechowiana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis sapinii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Clematis scabiosifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Clematis stuhlmannii Hieron. [unknown]
  • Clematis villosa acutiloba Welw. ex Hiern [unknown]
  • Clematis villosa argentea Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis villosa obtusiloba Hiern [unknown]
  • Clematis villosa stenophylla Hiern [unknown]
  • Clematopsis argentea Hutch. [unknown]
  • Clematopsis sapinii (De Wild.) Staner & J.Léonard [unknown]
  • Clematopsis scabiosifolia Hutch. [unknown]
  • Clematopsis stuhlmannii Hutch. [unknown]
  • Clematopsis villosa Hutch. [unknown]
  • Clematis villosa scabiosifolia (DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematopsis scabiosaefolia (DC.) Hutch. [unknown]
  • Clematis villosa villosa [unknown]
  • Clematis argentea Welw. ex Hutch. [unknown]

Description

Clematis villosa (also called Hairy 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 villosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Clematis villosa sub. kirkii (Oliv.) Brummitt
Clematis villosa sub. oliveri (Hutch.) Brummitt
Clematis villosa sub. stanleyi (Hook.) Kuntze

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clematis villosa has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clematis villosa 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 villosa

Clematis villosa is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

Clematis villosa FAQ

What is the best soil for Clematis villosa?

Clematis villosa prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.5 to 7.5.

What is the best temperature for Clematis villosa?

Clematis villosa prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much sunlight does Clematis villosa need?

Clematis villosa 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,

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