Clematis terniflora var. mandshurica
Clematis terniflora mandshurica
Clematis terniflora var. mandshurica, commonly known as the Manchurian Clematis, is a vigorous climbing vine prized for its fragrant, star-shaped white blooms. In traditional herbal practices, various parts of this plant are utilized for their bioactive properties, offering potential therapeutic benefits in treating inflammation and various systemic ailments.
- Scientific name: Clematis terniflora var. mandshurica
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales, it is classified under the family Ranunculaceae. Finally, it is identified by 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, known scientifically as Clematis terniflora var. mandshurica, is identified by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 辣蓼铁线莲, 铜脚威灵仙, or 辣蓼铁线莲 (including its specific variants 辣蓼铁线莲 for zh-hans and zh-cn), while in Korean, it is known as 으아리.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 辣蓼铁线莲 | Wikidata |
| ko | 으아리 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 辣蓼铁线莲 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 辣蓼铁线莲 | Wikidata |
| zh | 铜脚威灵仙 | Wikidata |
| zh | 百骑大栗树 | Wikidata |
| zh | 威灵仙 | Wikidata |
| zh | 东北铁线莲 | Wikidata |
| zh | 辣寥铁线莲 | Wikidata |
| en | Clematis terniflora mandshurica | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across Northeast Asia. In the Russian Far East, its presence is documented within the Amur, Khabarovsk, and Primorye regions. Its distribution extends further south into various territories of China. Specifically, it can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Inner Mongolia. Additionally, the species is known to grow throughout the Manchuria region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Clematis terniflora var. mandshurica, utilizes its underground structures to facilitate growth and survival within its habitat. The roots serve as a vital anchoring system, drawing essential nutrients and moisture from the soil to support the climbing vines above. Additionally, the presence of rhizomes allows the plant to spread vegetatively, enabling it to colonize new areas and store energy for future seasonal growth.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| rhizomes | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |