Status:
valid
Authors:
E.S.Steele
Source:
cmp
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 13: 364 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000610943
Common Names
- Clematis viticaulis
- Vine-stemmed Leather Flower
- Vine-stemmed Virgin's Bower
Synonyms
- Coriflora viticaulis (E.S.Steele) W.A.Weber [unknown]
Description
Clematis viticaulis (also called Vine 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 viticaulis 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 viticaulis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clematis viticaulis is a perennial climber that grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. Sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil in a sunny spot. Divide the clumps in the spring or autumn. Plant the divisions in a moist, well-draining soil in a sunny spot.
Where to Find Clematis viticaulis
Clematis viticaulis is native to China.
Clematis viticaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clematis viticaulis?
Clematis viticaulis
What is the common name of Clematis viticaulis?
Vine-stemmed Clematis
What is the natural habitat of Clematis viticaulis?
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,
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Aconitum ambiguum,
Aconitum amplexicaule,
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Aconitum angustifolium,
Aconitum anthora,
Aconitum apetalum,
Aconitum aquilonare,
Aconitum artemisiifolium,
Aconitum assamicum,
Aconitum atlanticum,
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Aconitum baicalense,
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