Clematis ligusticifolia

Read about Clematis ligusticifolia in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Clematis ligusticifolia, Nutt. Allied to C. virginiana, but having 5-7 lfts., of firmer texture, rather more pubescent, variable in form and margin, but usually 3-lobed or coarsely toothed, 1-2 in. long: fls. white, ¾in. across, in terminal and axillary panicles; styles densely silky-pubescent, with long, straight hairs. Aug. Mo. to New Mex. arid Brit. Col. Intro. 1881. Var. californica, Wats., has no marked difference: lvs. usually smaller and perhaps more tomentose. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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Plant Info
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Ranunculales Family: Ranunculaceae Genus: Clematis Species: C. ligusticifolia
Binomial name
Clematis ligusticifolia Nutt.

Clematis ligusticifolia is a species of the climbing, spreading vine of the clematis genus native to North America.

It is also known as Virgin's bower, Old-man's Beard, and Yerba de Chiva.

Clematis lasiantha is also known as Virgin's bower.

Medicinal Use

• A whole-plant hot water extraction is used to treat eczema
• Leaf compress is used to treat chest pain, sores, and boils.

References

• http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=CLLI2
• http://montana.plant-life.org/species/clematis_ligu.htm