Clematis terniflora

 Common Name -: Sweet autumn clematis

Common Name -: Sweet autumn clematis

Botanical Name -: Clematis terniflora

Kingdom -: Plantae

Order -: Ranunculales

Family -: Ranunculaceae

Other Common Names -: Sweet autumn clematis, sweet autumn virginsbower.

Common Information -: Clematis terniflora is a plant in the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae. It is native to northeastern Asia. It was introduced into the United States in the late 1800s as an ornamental garden plant, and has naturalized in many of the eastern states. It is considered a Category II invasive plant in Florida and some other eastern states, meaning invading native plant communities but not yet seen as displacing native species.

Clematis terniflora is a vine with opposite, pinnately compound leaves, on climbing stems. The flowers are white, borne in fall.[3] The blooms are nicely fragrant and visited by bees. In late fall the fertilized flowers become fruit (seed) clusters of 5-6 fruits connected at the heads and each having a long white tail. As these dry, the color of the fruits fade and the tail becomes feather-like. In the spring the fruits detach and are dispersed by wind.

Medicinal Uses -: Clematis terniflora is an herb. People use the parts that grow above the ground to make medicine. Despite serious safety concerns, clematis is used for joint pain (rheumatism), headaches, varicose veins, syphilis, gout, bone disorders, ongoing skin conditions, and fluid retention.

Creator - Sourabh Manjhi ( B.Sc. 3rd Year )