Traveler's-Joy
Clematis brachiata
- Native to:
- Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Chad, Congo, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Senegal, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
JMK,Rotational,Ton Rulkens (www.flickr.com) from Mozambique,JMK,JMK,JMK,Paul venter,Sydenham Edwards (1768-1819),Rotational,yakovlev.alexey (www.flickr.com) from Moscow, Russia,yakovlev.alexey (www.flickr.com) from Moscow, Russia,Karen Pagel
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Ranunculaceae
- Genus:
- Clematis
- Species:
- Clematis brachiata
- USDA Symbol:
- CLBR5
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- feb,mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Can resprout from rootstock following fire or cutting; common in fire-prone African savanna and grassland edges.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers sunny, open areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–180 days
- Notes:
- Germination can be slow and erratic. Fresh seed germinates more readily; light may improve germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI