Clematis campestris
Clematis campestris, commonly known as the field clematis, is a charming climbing perennial native to parts of Europe and Asia. Distinguished by its delicate, star-shaped white flowers, this resilient vine thrives in meadows and forest edges, offering both aesthetic beauty and historical significance within traditional botanical and medicinal studies.
- Scientific name: Clematis campestris
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Clematis campestris, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Ranunculales. Finally, it is a member of the family Ranunculaceae and falls under the genus Clematis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Clematis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Clematis campestris, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the field clematis, while in German, it is called die Feld-Waldrebe. In its native Mediterranean habitats, it is known as clematite champêtre in French and clematite de campagne in other French-speaking contexts. Additionally, in Italian, the plant is commonly called clematide campestre.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several regions of South America. In the western part of the continent, it can be found growing in both Bolivia and Peru. Its presence extends significantly into Brazil, where it is widespread across multiple distinct areas. Specifically, it is documented in the West-Central, Northeast, and Southeast regions of the country. Consequently, the species maintains a diverse range spanning from the Andean territories to the diverse Brazilian landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile North | WCVP |
Activities
Clematis campestris has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |