Clematis
Clematis, commonly known as Old Man's Beard, is a versatile climbing vine celebrated for its striking blooms. While widely used in ornamental gardening, various species hold historical significance in traditional medicine. Careful study is essential, as certain varieties contain compounds that require cautious handling and expert botanical knowledge.
- Scientific name: Clematis
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Ranunculales and the family Ranunculaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific 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 by its various regional names, is categorized under the genus 铁线莲属 in simplified Chinese (zh-hans, zh-cn, zh-sg), while it is referred to as 鐵線蓮屬 in traditional Chinese scripts used in Taiwan (zh-hant) and Hong Kong (zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 铁线莲属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 鐵線蓮屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 鐵線蓮屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 铁线莲属 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 铁线莲属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 鐵線蓮屬 | Wikidata |
| pl | Powojnik | Wikidata |
| he | זלזלת | Wikidata |
| fr | clématite | Wikidata |
| hu | iszalag | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several regions within Northern Europe. Specifically, it can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Denmark. Its presence is also well-documented throughout the coastal and inland areas of Great Britain and Ireland. Furthermore, the species thrives in the northern reaches of the continent, including Finland. Finally, its geographical range extends into the rugged terrains of Norway.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Clematis, possesses several distinct morphological features that characterize its medicinal and botanical profile. While much of the plant's interest lies in its climbing vines and showy petals, the structure of the flower is particularly noteworthy. Each bloom is supported by a protective calyx, which consists of petal-like sepals that often provide the plant with its vibrant color and visual appeal. These specialized parts play a crucial role in protecting the reproductive organs of the flower during development, contributing to the overall complexity of this versatile climbing species.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| calyx | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Clematis has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acetyl, coumarins, flavonoids, flavonols, isoflavones.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acetyl | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoflavones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protoanemonin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Clematis has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Clematis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |