Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Species:
angustissima
ID:
610087

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. [A.DC. & C.DC.] 5(2): 422. 1887 [Oct 1887]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609419



Common Names

  • Narrow-leaved Clematicissus
  • Clematicissus angustissima
  • C. angustissima


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Synonyms

  • Vitis angustissima F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Vitis augustissima F.Muell. [deprecated]

Description

Clematicissus angustissima (also called Narrow-leaved Clematicissus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a smooth, gray bark. It is native to tropical Africa and grows in moist, evergreen forests, as well as in secondary forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Clematis actinostemmatifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clematicissus angustissima is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are slender and have a light green hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clematicissus angustissima can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with small, yellow flowers.

Where to Find Clematicissus angustissima

Clematicissus angustissima can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Clematicissus angustissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clematicissus angustissima?

Clematicissus angustissima

What is the family of Clematicissus angustissima?

Vitaceae

What is the native range of Clematicissus angustissima?

India

Species in the Vitaceae family

Acareosperma spireanum, Ampelocissus birii, Ampelocissus abyssinica, Ampelocissus acapulcensis, Ampelocissus acetosa, Ampelocissus aculeata, Ampelocissus africana, Ampelocissus amentaceus, Ampelocissus angolensis, Ampelocissus arachnoidea, Ampelocissus araneosa, Ampelocissus artemisiifolia, Ampelocissus ascendiflora, Ampelocissus banaensis, Ampelocissus barbata, Ampelocissus bombycina, Ampelocissus borneensis, Ampelocissus botryostachys, Ampelocissus butoensis, Ampelocissus capillaris, Ampelocissus cardiospermoides, Ampelocissus celebica, Ampelocissus chaffanjonii, Ampelocissus changensis, Ampelocissus cinnamomea, Ampelocissus complanata, Ampelocissus concinna, Ampelocissus debilis, Ampelocissus dekindtiana, Ampelocissus dichothrix, Ampelocissus dissecta, Ampelocissus divaricata, Ampelocissus dolichobotrys, Ampelocissus edulis, Ampelocissus elegans, Ampelocissus elephantina, Ampelocissus erdvendbergianus, Ampelocissus filipes, Ampelocissus floccosus, Ampelocissus frutescens, Ampelocissus gardineri, Ampelocissus gracilipes, Ampelocissus gracilis, Ampelocissus harmandii, Ampelocissus helferi, Ampelocissus hoabinhensis, Ampelocissus humulifolia, Ampelocissus imperialis, Ampelocissus indica, Ampelocissus iomalla,

References