Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
gratopsis
ID:
610677

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Wang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 6: 385 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000610009

Common Names

  • Old Man's Beard
  • Gratopsis Clematis
  • Virgin's Bower

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Synonyms

  • Clematis grata lobulata Rehder & E.H.Wilson [unknown]

Description

Clematis gratopsis (also called 'Gratifying Clematis', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ranunculaceae family. It is a woody, evergreen climber with pinnate leaves and white flowers. It is native to China and is found in forests, thickets and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Clematis gratopsis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Clematis gratopsis is white or pinkish-white, with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clematis gratopsis is a deciduous, woody-stemmed climber that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 6 inches long. They should be planted in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Clematis gratopsis

Clematis gratopsis can be found in the southeastern United States, from Georgia to Florida and west to Texas.

Clematis gratopsis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clematis gratopsis?

Clematis gratopsis

What type of plant is Clematis gratopsis?

Vine

What is the native range of Clematis gratopsis?

China

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2726092: Based on the initial data import
Wen Tsai Wang (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Wang' in the authors string.