Ranunculaceae · Clematis

Lax-Flowered Clematis

Clematis wightiana

Liana
Habit
Liana
Found in India
Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu
Flowering
October-May

Plant Details

Scientific name
Clematis wightiana
Genus
Clematis
Habit
Liana
Habitat
Shola forests and grasslands
Habitat type
Forest, Grassland
Native to
India
Distribution
India
Found in India
Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu
Flowering & fruiting
October-May
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Variable
Type
Variable
Lobed margin leaf character
Margin
Lobed
Venation
Variable

Typical of the Ranunculaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Panicle
Fruit
Berry

Typical of the Ranunculaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Lax-Flowered Clematis

Lax-Flowered Clematis (Clematis wightiana) is a liana belonging to the Ranunculaceae family (Buttercup/Crowfoot family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple/compound leaves, cymose/solitary/raceme flower clusters, achene/follicle fruit. It is typically found in shola forests and grasslands. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-May.

Illustration representing the Ranunculaceae family
Botanical family

Ranunculaceae

Buttercup/Crowfoot family

Lax-Flowered Clematis belongs to the Ranunculaceae family.

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