| Clematis napaulensis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Ranunculales |
| Family: | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus: | Clematis |
| Species: | C. napaulensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Clematis napaulensis | |
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Clematis napaulensis (syn. Clematis forrestiiW.W.Sm.), the Nepal clematis, [2] is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae. It is native to China and the Indian subcontinent, including Nepal, [3] [4] whence the specific epithet napaulensis.
The nodding flowers are up to 3 cm (1.2 in) across and scented. [5] The short outer petals are cream-coloured, and they surround several long stamens with deep red anthers. [2] They are followed by handsome large fruit clusters [5] and fluffy seed-heads. The plant will not survive harsh winter climates, [5] but grows well in warm or coastal areas where the temperature does not fall below −5 °C (23 °F). It prefers a sheltered position with the flowers in full sun. Like all clematis, the root-run does best in moist, shaded conditions. [2]
