Status:
valid
Authors:
Jacq.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1760
Citation Micro:
Enum. Syst. Pl. : 24 (1760)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000610523
Common Names
- Polygama Clematis
- Virgin's Bower
- Leather Flower
Synonyms
- Atragene polygama Jacq. [unknown]
- Clematis dioica dominica (Lam.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Clematis dioica havanensis (Kunth ex DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Clematis dominica Lam. [unknown]
- Clematis havanensis Kunth ex DC. [unknown]
- Clematis mociniana G.Don [unknown]
- Clematis pallida A.Rich. [unknown]
- Clematis polycephala Bertol. [unknown]
Description
Clematis polygama (also called Many-flowered Virgin's Bower, among many other common names) is a deciduous climber native to North America. It has dark green, pinnate leaves and small, white, fragrant flowers. It grows in woodlands, hedgerows, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Clematis polygama is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Clematis polygama is a white to pale pink color and is bell-shaped. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling has a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clematis polygama is a deciduous, woody-stemmed vine that can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is hardy in USDA zones 4-9. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and should be pruned in late winter or early spring.
Where to Find Clematis polygama
Clematis polygama is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry, rocky soils, such as hillsides and cliffs.
Clematis polygama FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clematis polygama?
Clematis polygama
What is the family of Clematis polygama?
Ranunculaceae
Where is Clematis polygama 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,
Species in the Ranunculaceae family
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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,