Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
cmp
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 21: 317 (1884)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000610277
Common Names
- Clematis microcuspis
- Microcuspis Clematis
- Microcuspis Virgin's Bower
Synonyms
- Clematis orientalis microcuspis (Baker) Kuntze [unknown]
- Clematis thunbergii microcuspis (Baker) T.Durand & Schinz [unknown]
Description
Clematis microcuspis (also called Small-toothed Virgin's Bower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family. It is native to China and Japan. It grows in forests, grasslands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Clematis microcuspis is used as an ornamental plant, as it produces attractive white flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Clematis microcuspis is a white, star-shaped flower with 6 petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval shaped. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clematis microcuspis is a deciduous, woody vine that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and should be pruned in late winter or early spring.
Where to Find Clematis microcuspis
Clematis microcuspis is native to India.
Clematis microcuspis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clematis microcuspis?
Clematis microcuspis
What type of plant is Clematis microcuspis?
It is a flowering vine
Where does Clematis microcuspis grow?
It is native to 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,
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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,
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Aconitum baicalense,
Aconitum baicalense,
Aconitum bailangense,
Aconitum barbatum,
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Aconitum biflorum,
Aconitum brachypodum,
Aconitum bracteolatum,
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Aconitum brevipetalum,
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Aconitum bulbilliferum,
Aconitum bulleyanum,
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