Clematis brachiata

Family: Ranunculaceae

What it is like

A woody climber. It grows 4 m long. The leaves have 5-7 leaflets. These are 45 mm long by 30 mm wide. There are many flowers in a group. They are white with a yellow centre. They have a sweet scent.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

The leaves are used for flavouring and as a preservative.

Edible parts

Leaves - flavouring

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Clematis biloba Steud.; and several others.