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Clematis microphylla

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Family
  
Ranunculaceae

Scientific name
  
Clematis microphylla

Rank
  
Species

Order
  
Ranunculales

Genus
  
Clematis

Higher classification
  
Leather flower


Similar
  
Leather flower, Clematis aristata, Bursaria spinosa, Bursaria, Goodenia ovata

Clematis microphylla (Small-leaved Clematis) is one of 8 Clematis species native to Australia. It occurs in all states and the ACT, but not in the Northern Territory.

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It is a common, quick-growing, small-leaved climbing species which prefers full sun and good drainage. It is very frost tolerant (-5 degrees Celsius). There are two variants,

Clematis microphylla Clematis microphylla smallleaved clematis Diversity Native Seeds

  • Clematis microphylla var. microphylla, leaves over 20 mm long and 3 mm wide
  • Clematis microphylla var. leptophylla, leaves less than 20 mm long and 3 mm wide - a medium sided climber with cream-green flowers through spring followed by bearded fruit.

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    References

    Clematis microphylla Wikipedia
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