Clematis smilacifolia subsp. smilacifolia

Clematis smilacifolia subsp. smilacifolia

Native to:
Bangladesh | Borneo | Cambodia | Caroline Is. | China | Federated States of Micronesia | Hainan | India | Jawa | Laos | Lesser Sunda Is. | Malaya | Maluku | Myanmar | Nepal | New Guinea | Philippines | Solomon Is. | Sri Lanka | Sulawesi | Sumatera | Thailand | Vietnam

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Ranunculaceae
Genus:
Clematis
Species:
Clematis smilacifolia subsp. smilacifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Vine
Height:
300 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
white

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
butterflies, bees

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Germination can be erratic and prolonged; seeds benefit from light exposure during germination.

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