Status:
valid
Authors:
Burtt Davy ex W.T.Wang
Source:
cmp
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 42: 323 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609597
Common Names
- Clematis Bowkeri
- Bowkeri Clematis
- Bowkeri Virgin's Bower
Synonyms
- Clematis commutata glabrisepala W.T.Wang [unknown]
Description
Clematis bowkeri (also called Bowker's Clematis, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing plant with white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to the southeastern United States, and is found in woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Clematis bowkeri is used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Clematis bowkeri is a white, bell-shaped flower with 4-6 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, pointed seedling with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clematis bowkeri is a deciduous vine that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation can be done through seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Clematis bowkeri
Clematis bowkeri can be found in the southwestern United States.
Clematis bowkeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clematis bowkeri?
Clematis bowkeri
What is the common name of Clematis bowkeri?
Bowker's leatherflower
What is the natural habitat of Clematis bowkeri?
It is native to the western United States
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 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,