Clematis microphylla (Ranunculaceae) Deciduous climber

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Clematis microphylla
Deciduous climber
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The Clematis microphylla plant species is found in Australia - New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Clematis microphylla
Family:  Ranunculaceae
Author:  DC.

Known Hazards:  Although no reports of toxicity have been seen for this species, some if not all members of this genus are mildly poisonous. The toxic principle is dissipated by heat or by drying[65].

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Sandy loams on river banks and in moist gullies by the coast and on tablelands[152, 154].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a deep moist soil with its roots in the shade[11, 200]. Dislikes poorly-drained heavy clay soils, but grows well in clay if grit is added for drainage[11, 200]. Dislikes light sandy soils[11]. Does well on chalk[1]. Succeeds in acid as well as alkaline soils[200]. Plants are hardy to at least -7°c in Australian gardens[157], though this does not translate directly to this country because of our cooler summers that do not ripen the wood so well and our longer colder and wetter winters. It might succeed outdoors in our milder areas[200]. A twining plant[182]. The leafstalks wrap themselves around twigs and branches for support. When a side of the stalk touches an object, the growth on that side slows down whilst the other side grows at its normal rate - this causes the leaf stalk to entwine the object it is touching[212]. When planting out, in order to avoid the disease 'clematis wilt', it is best to plant the rootball about 8cm deeper in the soil. This will also serve to build up a good root crown of growth buds[200]. Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits[233]. A greedy plant, inhibiting the growth of nearby plants, especially legumes[54].

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