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Clematis apiifolia

Scientific Name: Clematis apiifolia

Family: Ranunculaceae

Category: Dicot

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Clematis apiifolia

Clematis apiifolia, also known as Three-leaved Clematis or Virgin's Bower, is a deciduous climber belonging to the Ranunculaceae (Buttercup) family.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a climber and may have the potential to spread quickly.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Clematis apiifolia de Candolle
  • Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonyms:
    • Clematis brevicaudata DC.
    • Clematis acerifolia Maxim.
    • Clematis alternata Kitam. & Tamura
    • Clematis apiifolia var. obtusidentata Rehder & E.H. Wilson
  • Infraspecific Taxon: Clematis apiifolia var. argentilucida (H. Lv. & Vaniot) W.T. Wang (accepted name)
  • The species was described by Augustin Pyramus de Candolle in 1817.
  • Taxonomic Serial No.: 821161

Common Names

  • Three-leaved Clematis
  • Virgin's Bower
  • (Japanese common name) botan-dzuru (&#12508&#12479&#12531&#12485&#12523 or &#12508&#12479&#12531&#12474&#12523, &#29281&#20025&#34067)
  • nu wei (&#22899&#33806)

Distribution and Habitat

  • This clematis is found in areas such as Japan and Korea.
  • It is often observed near wet wildernesses.
  • It thrives in sunny forest edges and grasslands.
  • Hardy to zone (UK) 7.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • It is a deciduous climber, growing to approximately 5 meters (16 feet) in height and width.
  • It exhibits rapid growth.
  • Stems grow about 2 to 4 m and irregularly grow branches.
  • Vines are woody.
  • Branches are longitudinally 5- or 6-grooved.
  • It flowers from September to October.

Quirky Facts

  • Clematis apiifolia is considered an edible wild perennial plant.
  • Extracts from the plant have demonstrated potent antimicrobial activity.
  • The plant can be fragrant, with some cultivars exhibiting a scent.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Pseudocercospora sp. CPC 10039 is a teleomorph Mycosphaerella sp. translation elongation factor 1-alpha (tef1) gene found in this species.

Further Information

  • RHS (Royal Horticultural Society): Provides help and information on Clematis apiifolia.
  • The Plant List: A resource for searching plant names.
  • IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Another valuable plant name database.
  • NYBG (New York Botanical Garden) Virtual Herbarium: Offers access to herbarium specimens.
  • Australian Plant Name Index: A resource for plant names found in Australia.
  • GRIN Taxonomy: Information available through the Germplasm Resources Information Network.