Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
morefieldii
ID:
610995

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kral

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 74: 665, fig. 1987

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000610327

Common Names

  • Clematis morefieldii
  • Morefieldii Clematis
  • Morefieldii Virgin's Bower

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Synonyms

  • Coriflora morefieldii (Kral) W.A.Weber [unknown]

Description

Clematis morefieldii (also called Morefield's Virgin's Bower, among many other common names) is a deciduous, woody-stemmed, climbing vine native to the southeastern United States. It has white-yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and is often found in woodlands, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Clematis morefieldii is a flowering vine that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is known for its showy, fragrant flowers and its ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clematis morefieldii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clematis morefieldii is a perennial vine that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels. It can be propagated by cuttings in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Clematis morefieldii

Clematis morefieldii is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist, shaded forests.

Clematis morefieldii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clematis morefieldii?

Clematis morefieldii

What type of plant is Clematis morefieldii?

It is a flowering vine

Where does Clematis morefieldii grow?

It is native to India and Nepal

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-2726399: Based on the initial data import
Robert Kral (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kral' in the authors string.