Clematis armandi

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically categorized under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ranunculales, it is a member of the family Ranunculaceae. Finally, its taxonomic classification is completed within the genus Clematis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several distinct regions within East and Southeast Asia. In China, its presence is widely documented, spanning from the South-Central and North-Central provinces to the Southeast. Furthermore, it can be found growing in the high-altitude terrains of Tibet. Beyond the borders of China, the species extends into the Indo-China region. Specifically, its geographical range includes the country of Myanmar.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Clematis armandi is characterized by its ability to thrive across a broad altitudinal gradient, spanning from lower foothills to high-altitude environments. This plant is typically found inhabiting an elevational range that begins at 800 m AMSL and extends up to a maximum of 3000 m AMSL. Within these varied elevations, its distribution is influenced by the availability of light and substrate, often occupying niches that provide sufficient vertical structure for its climbing habit. The wide vertical span of its habitat suggests a high degree of adaptability to varying temperature regimes and atmospheric pressures found throughout these montane zones.

Elevational range max:

3000 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

800 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Clematis armandii is characterized by its nature as a perennial plant, allowing it to establish long-term presence within its ecosystem through repeated seasonal growth cycles. Throughout its development, the plant maintains an evergreen status, retaining its foliage year-round rather than shedding it during colder or dormant periods. This combination of a perennial lifecycle and evergreen habit enables the species to maintain continuous photosynthetic activity and structural stability across multiple years.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Clematis armandi is characterized by its robust growth habit, reaching an average plant height of approximately 6 m. It functions as an obligatory climber, utilizing a liana growth form to ascend structures or surrounding vegetation for support. The plant exhibits a distinctly woody structure, providing the necessary strength for its climbing mechanism and extensive vertical development.

Climber :

liana

Climber :

obligatory

Plant height mean:

6 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiological profile of Clematis armandi is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its carbon fixation processes and environmental adaptation strategies. The plant's foliage is morphologically defined by an ovate-lanceolate leaf form with entire margins, lacking both thorns and spines. The leaf dimensions exhibit significant variability, with lengths ranging from a minimum of 4 cm to a maximum of 12 cm, maintaining a mean length of approximately 8 cm. Correspondingly, the leaf width fluctuates between a minimum of 2 cm and a maximum of 5 cm, resulting in a mean width of 3.5 cm.

Leaf form :

ovate-lanceolate

Leaf length max:

12 cm

Leaf length mean:

8 cm

Leaf length min:

4 cm

Leaf margin :

entire

Leaf spines :

no

Leaf thorns :

no

Leaf width max:

5 cm

Leaf width mean:

3.5 cm

Leaf width min:

2 cm

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Clematis armandi is characterized by the development of specialized fruits that facilitate seed dispersal. These fruits exhibit specific morphological dimensions, with fruit lengths typically ranging from a minimum of 0.4 cm to a maximum of 0.7 cm. On average, the fruit length is measured at approximately 0.55 cm. These structural traits are essential to the plant's reproductive cycle and its ability to distribute progeny within its environment.

Fruit length max:

0.7 cm

Fruit length mean:

0.55 cm

Fruit length min:

0.4 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Clematis armandi has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Boehmenan.

Boehmenan

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