Entry From
FZ, Vol 1, Part 1, page 89, (1960) Author: A. W. Exell and E. Milne-Redhead
Names
Clematis oweniae Harv. [family RANUNCULACEAE], Thes. Cap. 1: 6, t. 9 (1859); in Harv. & Sond., F.C. 1: 2 (1860). — Burtt Davy, F.P.F.T. 1: 111 (1926). Type from Natal (Port Natal).
Clematis brachiata forma [family RANUNCULACEAE], — Bremek. & Oberm. in Ann. Transv. Mus. 16: 413 (1935).
Distribution
Mozambique M unlocalized, Almeida in Herb. Pret. 12402 (PRE).Zimbabwe S Victoria Distr., fl. 1909, Monro, 1002 (BM; SRGH).Botswana SE Metsimotlaba, near Gaberones, fl. 15.iii.1930, van Son in Herb. Transv. Mus. 28990 (BM; PRE).
Notes
This species, which has a \"Limpopo\" type of distribution is only known, in our area, from a few gatherings. In S. Africa it is said to hybridize with C. brachiata Thunb. and some specimens with anthers 1·5 mm. or so in length, which are difficult to classify, may be of hybrid origin. M. Henderson (in Fl. Pl. Afr.: sub. t. 1197 (1955)) says \"The two species are closely allied and C. brachiata is distinguished by its usually larger less hairy and darker green leaves, longer anthers and the more pleasant scent of the flowers. The young achenes of C. brachiata are usually greenish in colour, while those of C. oweniae are pink or brown\". It should be possible to find this species again in the Victoria District, where Monro collected it in 1909.