Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1817
Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 1: 148 (1817)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609425
Common Names
- Acuminata Clematis
- Clematis acuminata
- C. acuminata
Synonyms
- Clematis trinervis Buch.-Ham. ex DC. [unknown]
Description
Clematis acuminata (also called Acuminate Clematis, among many other common names) is a woody vine with a twining stem and fragrant, white flowers. It is native to Mexico and grows in moist, open areas, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Clematis acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a food source, as its fruits are edible and can be eaten raw or cooked.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Clematis acuminata var. longisepala W.T.Wang
Clematis acuminata var. pleiantha W.T.Wang
Clematis acuminata var. longicaudata W.T.Wang
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Clematis acuminata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clematis acuminata 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 Clematis acuminata
Clematis acuminata can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Clematis acuminata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clematis acuminata?
Clematis acuminata
What is the family of Clematis acuminata?
Ranunculaceae
What is the native range of Clematis acuminata?
Mexico
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,