Scientific Name
Clematis montana Buch.-Ham. ex DC.
Synonyms
Family
Ranunculaceae
Local Name
Budhi Bail, Koker Chock
Habit Habitat
A climber with long, cylindrical branches, common in temperate and sub-alpine forest zones.
Taxonomic Features
Leaf compound, arising from nodes. Leaflet ovate, acute, sub sessile, incised at base, hairy on both sides, trilobed. Inflorescence solitary or in clusters of 2-3. Flower large, actinomorphic, white to yellowish-white, on long pedicel. Sepal elliptic to obovate, hairy. Fruit an achene.
Flowering Fruiting
April-June
Harvesting Time
May-September
Medicinal Value
Locally plant extract is useful in wounds healing, diabetes, urinary troubles also has sedative properties and soothes mental nerves.
Parts Used
Whole plant
Future Prospective
Conservation, Collection, Cultivation, Drying, Packing, Herbal Pharmacy.
Plant Images
Clematis montana Buch.-Ham. ex DC.