Clematis macropetala

Clematis macropetala (= Astragene macropetala), commonly known as Downy 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 macropetala 11.1 History 11.2 Clematis macropetala 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 macropetala was described in 1829 by Carl Friedrich von Ledebour. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

The Downy 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 macropetala 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 June. The flowers are arranged solitary.

The fruits are nutlets.

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[edit] Distribution

Clematis macropetala is native to east Sibiria and north China.

[edit] Cultivation

The Downy Clematis prefers a sunny to half shady site and can withstand temperatures down to -23,3º C. It grows best in sandy, loamy soil, sandy clay soil that is moderately moist.

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[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

Clematis macropetala is poisonous.

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Clematis macropetala

[edit] History

[edit] Clematis macropetala 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

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Clematis macropetalafr:Clematis macropetala