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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.