virgin's-bower

Clematis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (17 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Virgin's-bower, scientifically known as Clematis, is a versatile climbing plant celebrated for its striking, star-shaped blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, various species hold significant roles in traditional medicine. Used historically to treat inflammatory conditions and skin ailments, this botanical wonder offers a fascinating intersection of aesthetics and herbal healing.

Family
Ranunculaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Virgin'S-Bower · Clematis And Leatherflowers · 2 more
Scientific synonyms
Coriflora · Cheiropsis · 10 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Clematis

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Clematide
  • Clemátide
  • Clemátides y barbas de chivo

German:

  • Waldreben
  • Judenstrick
  • Waldrebe
  • Niele
  • Klematis
  • Waldreben

French:

  • clématite
  • Clematite
  • Clématite
  • Clématites
  • Clématite

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Ranunculales
Family Ranunculaceae
Genus Clematis

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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
Northern Europe Denmark
Northern Europe Finland
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Ireland
Northern Europe Norway
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Belgium
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia
Middle Europe Germany

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Clematis has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Coumarins, Flavonoids, Isoflavones, Lignans, Phenols.

Chemicals reported in Clematis
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Coumarins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Isoflavones 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Lignans 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Phenols 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Protoanemonin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Steroids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Triterpenes 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
acetyl 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
flavonols 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Coumarins

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Flavonoids

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Isoflavones

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Lignans

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Phenols

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Protoanemonin

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Steroids

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Triterpenes

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

acetyl

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

flavonols

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Activities

Clematis has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antitumor.

Activities reported in Clematis
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Analgesic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antitumor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Analgesic

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Antitumor

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Conditions

Clematis has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include analgesic.

Conditions investigated for Clematis
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Analgesic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Analgesic

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)