Clematis catesbyana

Characteristics
Dicots
Ranunculaceae
Clematis
Clematis catesbyana Pursh
Catesbys Virgins Bower; Satin Curls
vine - liana
8
**
Native AGCP (FAC), EMP (FAC) (NWPL) TN[SNR] KY[S1] (State Rank) G4G5 (Global Rank)
Armaments
No
Base Flower Color
White
Duration
Perennial
Fruit Complexity
Aggregate
Fruit Dehiscence
No
Fruit Type
Achene
Fruit Wet/Dry
Dry
General Ecology
Terrestrial
Growth Habit
vine - liana
Inflorescence Position
axillary
Inflorescence Types
cyme
Leaf Arrangement
opposite
Leaf Complexity
compound
Leaf Dissection
1
Leaf Duration
deciduous
Leaf Fragrance
No
Leaf Petiole Type
petiolate
Leaf Type
broadleaf
Leaf Venation
pinnate
Leaflet Margins
serrate; dentate; lobed
Moisture Requirements
Xeric; Mesic
Natural Area Presence
GILES
Ovary Position
Superior
Overall Flower Symmetry
Actinomorphic
Parent Rock
Calcareous; Limestone
Perianth Present
Yes
Pistil Complexity
Simple
Placentation Type
Marginal
Sepal Number
4
Soil Composition
Mineral
Soil pH
Alkaline
Stamen Number
Greater than perianth
Unconsolidated Rock
Yes
Unconsolidated Size Class
Sand
Woody Herbaceous
Woody
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** Not applicable or data not available.
Classification
Ranunculales
Clematis
Clematis catesbyana Pursh - Catesbys Virgins Bower; Satin Curls
Species Distribution Map

This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.

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Ecoregions
  • Southeastern Plains
    • Blackland Prarie
  • Blue Ridge Mountains
  • Ridge and Valley
  • Cumberland Plateau
  • Cumberland Mountains
  • Allegheny Plateau
  • Interior Plateau
    • Bluegrass Region
    • Nashville Basin
    • Pennyroyal Karst Plain
    • Western Highland Rim
    • Eastern Highland Rim
  • Interior River Valleys and Hills
    • Shawnee / Caseyville Hills
  • Mississippi Alluvial Plain
  • Mississippi Valley Loess Plains
Synonyms
Specimens and Distribution

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Range of years during which specimens were collected:

Plant Photos
Clematis catesbyana - 3
Clematis catesbyana - Ashley B. Morris View Full Size
Clematis catesbyana - 3
Clematis catesbyana - Ashley B. Morris View Full Size
Clematis catesbyana - 3
Clematis catesbyana - Ashley B. Morris View Full Size
Clematis catesbyana - 13
Clematis catesbyana - Dwayne Estes View Full Size
Clematis catesbyana - 13
Clematis catesbyana - Dwayne Estes View Full Size
Clematis catesbyana - 19
Clematis catesbyana - Theo Witsell View Full Size
Clematis catesbyana - 25
Clematis catesbyana - Margie Hunter View Full Size