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headachevine
Scientific Name: Clematis microphylla
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
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Clematis glycinoides: The Headache Vine
Clematis glycinoides, commonly known as headache vine, is a climbing shrub native to eastern Australia.
Considerations for Pets
- Clematis glycinoides is a woody climber, and young pets might be tempted to chew on it.
Considerations for Children
- Clematis glycinoides is a woody climber, and young children might be tempted to chew on it.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Clematis glycinoides DC.
- Common Name: Headache Vine, Guwalyari (D'harawal)
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: The text suggests a close relative, Clematis microphylla, is sometimes referred to as Headache Vine.
Distribution and Habitat
- Clematis glycinoides is found in eastern Australia.
- It has been recorded at locations such as Bermagui, NSW and Girraween National Park.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a woody climber, reaching up to 3 meters in height (approximately 2.5m is also mentioned).
- It is dioecious, meaning there are separate male and female plants.
- Leaves are ternate, ranging from 2.5 to 8 cm long and 1 to 4.5 cm wide.
- It features white flowers.
- Leaf stems coil around supports.
Traditional Uses
- The crushed leaves, when sniffed carefully, are reputed to relieve colds.
- Historically, leaves were plastered to foreheads, allowing natural oils to seep in and aid in headache relief.