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Clematis hirsuta

Scientific Name: Clematis hirsuta

Family: Ranunculaceae

Category: Dicot

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Clematis hirsuta

Clematis hirsuta, also known as "buttercups" in some English-speaking regions, is a climbing plant belonging to the genus Clematis.

Considerations for Pets

  • Clematis hirsuta is a climbing plant. Observe pets around the plant to prevent them from ingesting plant matter, which may cause digestive upset.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Clematis hirsuta Guill. & Perr.
  • Common Name: Buttercups (English)
  • Family: Ranunculaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Group: Dicot
  • Synonyms:
    • Clematis hirsuta var. junodii (Burtt Davy) W.T.Wang
    • Clematis incisodentata A. Rich.
    • Clematis burgensis Engl.
    • Clematis chariensis A. Chev.
    • Clematis dolichopoda Brenan
    • Clematis glaucescens Fresen.
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species; Subgenus: C. subg. Clematis Wightianae

Distribution and Habitat

  • Clematis hirsuta is found in West Tropical Africa, including countries such as Nigeria and Burkina Faso. Specific locations include the Gambaga East Forest and the Ngel Nyaki Forest Reserve in Nigeria.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Clematis hirsuta is described as a perennial woody climber, typically reaching a height of 1-4 meters.
  • The leaves are arranged oppositely and are compound, consisting of 5 leaflets.
  • From the name 'hirsuta' it is described as rough-haired, covered with long hairs.

Traditional Uses

  • Leaves have been used in traditional medicine, for example in recipes.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Leaf extracts of Clematis hirsuta have demonstrated antifungal activity against Candida albicans and dermatophytes.

Resources and Further Information

  • Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN)
  • Encyclopedia of Life (EOL)
  • The South African National Biodiversity Institute
  • International Plant Names Index
  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
  • Tropicos
  • Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
  • Prelude Medicinal Plants Database
  • PROTA (Plant Resources of Tropical Africa)
  • Species details in World Plants
  • Wikispecies
  • The RHS
  • Burkill, H.M., 1997. The useful plants of West Tropical Africa. 2nd Edition. Volume 4, Families M–R. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, United Kingdom.