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Clematis microphylla var. leptophylla
Scientific Name: Clematis microphylla var. leptophylla
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
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Clematis microphylla var. leptophylla
Also known as Small-leaf Clematis or Old Man's Beard, Clematis microphylla var. leptophylla is a variety of Clematis microphylla.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a climber utilizing tendrils.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Clematis microphylla var. leptophylla F.Muell. ex Benth.
- Synonyms:
- Clematis leptophylla (F.Muell. ex Benth.) H.Eichler
- Clematis microphylla DC. var. leptophylla F. Muell. ex Benth.
- Clematis hexapetala subsp leptophylla FMuell ex
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Rank: Variety
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Australia, where Clematis microphylla (of which this is a variety) is one of eight native Clematis species.
- Observed at locations such as the lower slopes of Mt Ainslie ACT (Australian Capital Territory) and Rob Roy Range.
Morphological Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Prostrate or climber. It is a woody climber.
- Identified by its small leaves, specifically leaves less than 20 mm long and 3 mm wide (in contrast to Clematis microphylla var. microphylla which has leaves over 20 mm long and 3 mm wide).
- It climbs using tendrils.
Further Information
- Information can be found at the Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG).
- Data is recorded in the Australian Plant Census.
- Data is also recorded in the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) checklist.