Clematis hirsutissima
Clematis hirsutisima, commonly known as the hairy clematis, is a distinctive climbing plant prized in traditional herbal medicine. Renowned for its dense, velvety foliage and delicate blooms, this species is studied for its bioactive compounds. It serves as a vital botanical resource for exploring diverse therapeutic and healing applications.
- Scientific name: Clematis hirsutissima
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Ranunculales and the family Ranunculaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its membership in 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 is known by various regional designations depending on the linguistic and botanical context, including the names Clematis arizonica, Clematis bakeri, Clematis bigelovii var. arizonica, Clematis douglasii, and Clematis douglasii f. brevisepala in Spanish.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| es | Clematis arizonica | Wikidata |
| es | Clematis bakeri | Wikidata |
| es | Clematis bigelovii var. arizonica | Wikidata |
| es | Clematis douglasii | Wikidata |
| es | Clematis douglasii f. brevisepala | Wikidata |
| es | Clematis douglasii var. erectisepala | Wikidata |
| es | Clematis jonesii | Wikidata |
| es | Clematis scottii var. eriophora | Wikidata |
| es | Clematis wyethii | Wikidata |
| es | Clematis douglasii subsp. jonesii | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the Northwestern region of the United States. Its specific geographical range spans across several key states in this territory. Within the mountainous landscapes, it can be located in Colorado and Idaho. The species also inhabits the natural environments of Montana and Oregon. Finally, its distribution extends into the state of Washington.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Colorado | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Idaho | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Montana | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Oregon | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Washington | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Wyoming | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Nebraska | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | South Dakota | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona | WCVP |
Chemicals
Clematis hirsutissima has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Anemonin, protoanemonin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anemonin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protoanemonin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |