Clematis flammula
Details Top
| Internal ID | UUID644011c625775040030022 |
| Scientific name | Clematis flammula |
| Authority | L. |
| First published in | Sp. Pl. : 544 (1753) |
General Uses Top
Suggest a correction!Common products:
Clematis flammula is cultivated and sold by ornamental plant nurseries as a climbing vine for garden and landscape use. Plants are offered as potted specimens in garden centers, and the fragrant white flowers are harvested for cut‑flower arrangements where the scent is a valued attribute. The species appears in major horticultural catalogs under the common name 'fragrant virgin’s bower' and is supplied for private gardens, public parks, and commercial landscaping throughout temperate regions.
Fragrance and cosmetics:
Analytical studies have identified more than 30 volatile compounds emitted by C. flammula flowers, the dominant ones being linalool, (E)-β-ocimene, and benzyl acetate. The scent profile is evaluated for use in fine fragrance blends and scented consumer products, and the plant’s fragrance is cited in perfumery literature as a natural source of floral aroma.
Scientific/model-organism use:
C. flammula is used as a model species for studies of Ranunculaceae floral scent emission, phylogenetics of Clematis, and breeding for fragrance. DNA sequences are deposited in GenBank, and the plant is included in the Clematis International Nucleotide Sequence Database. Herbarium and living collections provide tissue for genetic, morphological, and ecological research.
Properties relevant to use:
C. flammula produces long, twining stems that cling to supports, allowing vertical growth on trellises and arbors. It bears numerous fragrant, white, star‑shaped flowers in late summer, providing a strong scent that persists in cut stems. Leaves are opposite, compound with three 3–5 cm leaflets, forming a dense canopy. The species tolerates Mediterranean climates, grows in full sun to partial shade, and shows moderate vigor and resistance to common clematis diseases under good care.
Standards and regulation:
International trade of ornamental Clematis is regulated by the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) and national phytosanitary rules such as the EU plant passport system and USDA APHIS import regulations. Compliance ensures material is free of quarantine pests and meets labeling standards of the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) and seed‑testing guidelines (ISTA) for vegetatively propagated material.
Sustainability and sourcing:
C. flammula is propagated by vegetative cuttings in commercial nurseries, reducing pressure on wild populations. The species is widely cultivated in temperate regions and is not listed in CITES. Sustainable production uses certified disease‑free stock, water‑wise practices, and follows IFLA guidelines for responsible plant sourcing in landscaping.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Meclatis sibirica | Spach | Hist. Nat. Vég. 7: 273 (1838) |
| Anemone flammula | E.H.L.Krause | Deutschl. Fl. Abbild. , ed. 2, 5: 303 (1901) |
| Clematis caespitosa | Scop. | Fl. Carniol. , ed. 2, 1: 389 (1771) |
| Clematis canaliculata | Lag. | Gen. Sp. Pl. : 17 (1816) |
| Clematis diversifolia | Gllib. | Exerc. Phyt. 1: 883. 1792 |
| Clematis fragrans | Ten. | Fl. Napol. 1(Prodr.): XXXII (1811) |
| Clematis maritima | L. | Sp. Pl. : 767 (1753) |
| Clematis pallasii | J.F.Gmel. | Syst. Nat. ed. 13[bis] : 873 (1791) |
| Clematis rubella | Pers. | Syn. Pl. 2: 100 (1806) |
| Clematis suaveolens | Salisb. | Prodr. Stirp. Chap. Allerton : 371 (1796) |
| Clematis flammula var. sancti-marini | Pamp. | Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. , n.s., 24: 142 (1917) |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| English | fragrant clematis |
| Spanish | azahar bravo |
| Spanish | bigarrilla |
| Spanish | flammula |
| Spanish | flamula |
| Spanish | cristalina |
| Spanish | clemátide aromática |
| Spanish | birgazas |
| Spanish | clematide aromatica |
| Spanish | yerba muermera |
| Spanish | virgaza borde |
| Spanish | vidriaria de hoja estrecha |
| Spanish | vidraria de hojas estrechas |
| Spanish | vidarria de hojas estrechas |
| Spanish | muelmera |
| Spanish | clematide aromática |
| Spanish | clematide flamula |
| Spanish | clematide flámula |
| Spanish | clemátide flámula |
| Spanish | enredadera de cola |
| Spanish | enredadera picante |
| Spanish | flámmula |
| Spanish | flamula trepadora |
| Spanish | hierba de job |
| Spanish | jazminera borde |
| Spanish | muelmuera |
| Spanish | marmoleras |
| Spanish | jazminorro de algunos |
| Spanish | jardin del moro |
| Spanish | jardín loco |
| Spanish | jardin loco |
| Spanish | jardín del moro |
| Arabic | الظيان |
| Arabic | ياسمين البر |
| Arabic | ظيان لهبي |
| Arabic | ظيان شعلي |
| Azerbaijani | dalayan ağəsmə |
| Azerbaijani | acı ağəsmə |
| Bulgarian | червен повет |
| Bengali | অ্যারোমেটিক জুঁই |
| Catalan | vidiella |
| Czech | plamének palčivý |
| Welsh | barf-yr-hen-ŵr wen |
| Danish | vellugtende skovranke |
| German | mandel-waldrebe |
| German | brennende waldrebe |
| Greek | κληματίς η φλογώδης |
| Greek | αγράμπελη |
| Persian | کلماتیس معطر |
| French | clématite flammette |
| French | clematite flammette |
| French | clématite brûlante |
| Italian | clematide fiammella |
| Malayalam | ക്ലെമാറ്റിസ് ഫ്ലാമുല |
| Polish | powojnik południowy |
| Russian | Ломонос жгучий |
| Russian | Нарывная трава |
| Swedish | vippklematis |
| Ukrainian | Ломиніс вогнистий |
| Walloon | broûlante rampioûle |
| Chinese | 棉團鐵線蓮 |
| Chinese | 火焰铁线莲 |
Germination/Propagation Top
Suggest a correction or add new data!| Maintain seeds at 20°C for 3 months, then transfer to 4°C for another 3 months. |
Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
Legend for the distribution data:
- Doubtful data
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Macaronesia
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- Libya
- Morocco
- Tunisia
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- Transcaucasus
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- Sicilia
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Southwestern Europe
- Baleares
- Corse
- France
- Portugal
- Sardegna
- Spain
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Eastern Europe
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0000609903 |
| USDA Plants | CLFL8 |
| Tropicos | 27101869 |
| INPN | 91867 |
| Flora of Italy | 1065 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:709687-1 |
| The Plant List | kew-2725991 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 3945102 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 1532743 |
| NBN Atlas | NBNSYS0000002705 |
| IPNI | 709687-1 |
| iNaturalist | 335853 |
| GBIF | 3921611 |
| Freebase | /m/07r0y6 |
| EPPO | CLVFL |
| EOL | 5527792 |
| Elurikkus | 439678 |
| USDA GRIN | 36 |
| Wikipedia | Clematis_flammula |
| CMAUP | NPO2786 |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
No reference genome is available on NCBI yet. We are constantly monitoring for new data.
Scientific Literature Top
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Phytochemical Profile Top
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Below are displayed the proven (via scientific papers) natural compounds!
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| Name | PubChem ID | Canonical SMILES | MW | Found in | Proof |
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| > Organoheterocyclic compounds / Quinolines and derivatives / Benzoquinolines / Acridines / Acridones | |||||
| 1,3,5-Trihydroxy-2,8-bis(3-methylbut-2-enyl)-10-methyl-9-acridone | 10385901 | Click to see | 393.50 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| 1,3,5-Trihydroxy-4-methoxy-10-methyl-2,8-bis(3-methylbut-2-enyl)acridin-9(10h)-one | 53316985 | Click to see | 423.50 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| 1,5-Dihydroxy-3,4-dimethoxy-10-methyl-9(10H)-acridinone | 5487772 | Click to see | 301.29 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| 11-Hydroxynoracronycine | 5378702 | Click to see | 323.30 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Citbrasine | 19093029 | Click to see CN1C2=C(C=CC=C2O)C(=O)C3=C1C(=C(C(=C3O)OC)OC)OC | 331.32 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Glycocitrine-I | 11580650 | Click to see CC(=CCC1=C2C(=C(C=C1O)O)C(=O)C3=C(N2C)C(=CC=C3)O)C | 325.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Glycocitrine-Iv | 9998312 | Click to see CC(=CCC1=C(C2=C(C(=C1O)OC)N(C3=C(C2=O)C=CC=C3O)C)O)C | 355.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Junosine | 15286413 | Click to see | 325.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Pyranofoline | 9798626 | Click to see | 353.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Coumarins and derivatives / Pyranocoumarins / Angular pyranocoumarins | |||||
| 5-Methoxyseselin | 290897 | Click to see CC1(C=CC2=C3C(=C(C=C2O1)OC)C=CC(=O)O3)C | 258.27 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| 8,8-Dimethyl-6-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)pyrano[2,3-f]chromen-2-one | 44556806 | Click to see CC(=CCC1=C2C(=C3C(=C1)C=CC(=O)O3)C=CC(O2)(C)C)C | 296.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Seselin | 68229 | Click to see | 228.24 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
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| In public collections | 0 |