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Small-leaved Clematis
Clematis microphylla
Clematis microphylla
Perennial. Vigorously climbs over trees without damaging them. Male and female flowers develop on different plants.
| Details | Description |
| Type | Scrambler or Climber |
| Group | Buttercup |
| Identifying Characteristics | |
| Distinctive Features | A creeper with white, star-shaped flowers and feathery cottonwool-like seed heads. |
| Life Form Group | Scrambler or Climber |
| Life Form Codes | Scrambler or Climber (SC) |
| EVC types | EVC 175: Grassy Woodland |
| Native Status | Native to Australia |
| Taxonomy | |
| Phylum | Charophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Clematis |
| Species | microphylla |
Occurs in Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, New South Wales and Queensland.
Distribution maps indicate current and historic locations where species have been sighted.
Source: Atlas of Living Australia
| Endangered Status | |
| DEPI Advisory List | Not listed |
| FFG Act | Not listed |
| EPBC Act | Not listed |
The conservation status of species is listed within Victoria and Australia.
The Department of Environment and Primary Industry (DEPI) Advisory List consists of non-statutory advisory lists of rare or threatened flora and fauna within Victoria.
The Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 (FFG Act) lists threatened species in Victoria. Under the Act, an Action Statement is produced for each listed species.
The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) is the Australian Government’s key piece of environmental legislation, listing nationally threatened native species and ecological communities.
