Stanavoi clematis (Clematis fusca) — identification, habitat & look-alikes

Stanavoi clematis is a vine with small, dark purple-brown, bell-shaped flowers that hang downward. It grows wild in northeastern Asia and is not native to the United States.

Appearance

Growth form: Usually a climbing vine, though some plants grow more upright.
Leaves: Each leaf is divided into several oval leaflets.
Flowers: The nodding flowers have four dark purple to brownish and are about 0.6–1 in (1.5–2.5 cm) across.
Fruit: The small dry fruits carry long, feathery tails.

Look-alikes

Northern leatherflowerClematis viorna

Both have nodding purple bells. Stanavoi clematis has dark brownish purple flowers with brown hairs on the outside; northern leatherflower is usually lavender to purple. Check a close photo of the flower exterior, since color alone varies.

Why they get mixed upBoth are clematis vines with small bell-shaped flowers.

Where it lives

Typical habitats: Woodland edges
Shrub thickets
Range: Native to northeastern Asia, including Korea, northeastern China, Japan, and the Russian Far East. It is not native to the United States.

Name and classification

About the name: Violet Stanavoi clematis (Clematis fusca var. violacea) is a with fewer hairs on the outside of its flowers.

Conservation

IUCN Red List: NENot EvaluatedNot yet assessed

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