Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
tortuosa
ID:
611463

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. & C.E.C.Fisch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1929: 4 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000610795

Common Names

  • Clematis Tortuosa
  • Tortuosa Clematis
  • Japanese Clematis

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Synonyms

  • Clematis vitifolia Wall. [unknown]

Description

Clematis tortuosa (also called twisted leather flower, among many other common names) is a deciduous climber native to China. It grows in moist soils in sunny to partly shaded areas, often in open woodlands, forests, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Clematis tortuosa is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and as an astringent. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clematis tortuosa has white, bell-shaped flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clematis tortuosa is a deciduous vine that can be grown in full sun to part shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be fertilized regularly. Propagation is usually done through cuttings or division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Clematis tortuosa

Clematis tortuosa can be found in the Himalayas, India, and Nepal.

Clematis tortuosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clematis tortuosa?

Clematis tortuosa

What is the family of Clematis tortuosa?

Ranunculaceae

What is the habitat of Clematis tortuosa?

Forests, shrubberies, and grasslands

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-2726840: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Cecil Ernest Claude Fischer (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.C.Fisch.' in the authors string.