Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
leptophylla
ID:
507510

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) H.Eichler

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 2: 460 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506842

Common Names

  • Clematis leptophylla
  • Slender-leaved clematis
  • Slender-leaved clematis vine

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Synonyms

  • Clematis hexapetala leptophylla (Benth.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis hexapetala muelleri Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clematis microphylla leptophylla F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Clematis microphylla muelleri (Kuntze) Domin [unknown]

Description

Clematis leptophylla (also called Leptophylla Clematis, among many other common names) is a vine native to Southeast Asia. It has a twining habit and grows up to 10 meters long. Its leaves are dark green and its flowers are white. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Clematis leptophylla is used as a medicinal plant in traditional African medicine. It is used to treat fever, coughs, and malaria. The bark is also used to make a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clematis leptophylla is a white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clematis leptophylla is a deciduous climber that can reach up to 3m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Clematis leptophylla

Clematis leptophylla is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.

Clematis leptophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clematis leptophylla?

Clematis leptophylla

What is the common name of Clematis leptophylla?

Thin-leaved clematis

What is the natural habitat of Clematis leptophylla?

Temperate and subtropical regions of 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,

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-2604001: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Hansjörg Eichler (1916-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Eichler' in the authors string.