Clematis alpina

Clematis alpina (= Astragene alpina), commonly known as Alpine Clematis, is a climber.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Clematis alpina 11.1 History 11.2 Clematis alpina in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Clematis alpina was already described and the name validly published by Carl Linnaeus. It was not until 1768, however, that Philip Miller reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.

[edit] Taxonomy

The Alpine Clematis is a species in the genus Clematis (virgin's bower) which contains 295 species and belongs to the family of the Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

The climbers grow to a height of approximately 3 meters.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Clematis alpina is a decidious plant.The leaves are arranged alternately along the stems.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are bell-shaped and blue. The plants bloom from May to July. The flowers are arranged solitary.

The fruits are nutlets.

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[edit] Distribution

Clematis alpina is native to the whole of Europe with the exception of the British Isles and the Iberian Peninsula.

[edit] Cultivation

The Alpine Clematis prefers a sunny to half shady site and can withstand temperatures down to -28,2º C. It grows best in sandy, loamy soil, sandy clay soil that is moderately moist.

[edit] Uses

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

Clematis alpina is poisonous.

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Clematis alpina

[edit] History

[edit] Clematis alpina in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

More pictures of Clematis alpina in the

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Clematis alpinafr:Clematis alpina