Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
virginiana
ID:
611576

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1755

Citation Micro:
Cent. Pl. I : 15 (1755)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000610908



Common Names

  • Clematis virginiana
  • Virginia Leather Flower
  • Virginia Virgin's Bower


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Synonyms

  • Clematis bracteata DC. [unknown]
  • Clematis canadensis Mill. [unknown]
  • Clematis cordifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Clematis dioica virginiana (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis fragrans Salisb. [unknown]
  • Clematis holosericea Pursh [unknown]
  • Clematis missouriensis Rydb. [unknown]
  • Clematis pensylvanica Donn [unknown]
  • Clematis purshii D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Clematis virginiana bracteata (Moench) DC. [unknown]
  • Clematis virginiana missouriensis (Rydb.) E.J.Palmer & Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Clematis virginiana missouriensis (Rydb.) Fernald [unknown]
  • Clematitis bracteata Moench [unknown]
  • Clematitis cordifolia Moench [unknown]
  • Clematis virginiana virginiana [unknown]
  • Clematis virginiana virginiana [unknown]

Description

Clematis virginiana (also called Virgin's Bower, among many other common names) is a deciduous woody vine native to the eastern United States. 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 virginiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clematis virginiana has white flowers with yellow anthers and a sweet fragrance. 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 virginiana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Clematis virginiana

Clematis virginiana is native to the eastern United States, from Maine to Florida and west to Texas.

Clematis virginiana FAQ

What is the best soil for Clematis virginiana?

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

What is the best temperature for Clematis virginiana?

Clematis virginiana prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much sunlight does Clematis virginiana need?

Clematis virginiana 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,

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