Clematis marmoraria
| Clematis marmoraria | |
|---|---|
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Ranunculales |
| Family: | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus: | Clematis |
| Species: | C. marmoraria |
| Binomial name | |
| Clematis marmoraria Sneddon | |
Clematis marmoraria (New Zealand dwarf clematis) is an evergreen plant with parsley-like, leathery and dark green foliage. The white flowers are about 2 centimetres (0.79 inches) wide, blooming in early spring.[1]
Habitat
This clematis can be found growing in alpine marble karrenfeld either in crevices in massive marble, or amongst semi-fixed rocks, stones, and similar rocky sites in open herbfield.[1]
Uses
Clematis × cartmanii is a hybrid between Clematis marmoraria and Clematis paniculata that is grown ornamentally.[2] The hybrid was created by New Zealand horticulturalist Joe Cartman and several popular cultivars of the cross are now in cultivation.
References
- ^ a b "Clematis marmoraria". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
- ^ Rogerson, Brewster. "Clematis × cartmanii 'Joe'". International Clematis Society. Retrieved 19 September 2024.