Clematis brachiata

Clematis brachiata
Clematis brachiata

Common names: traveller's joy (English). 
Botanical name: Clematis brachiata

Traveller’s joy, Clematis brachiata, is an easy-to-grow vine native to South Africa that produces masses of small, sweetly scented white flowers in summer and large decorative seedheads in winter. A tea made from the leaves can ease headaches, coughs, chest ailments, and abdominal upsets. Crushed stems inhaled help clear sinus congestion. Leaves used topically soothe blisters and skin irritations. It requires a trellis or fence to climb on and can be grown in a wide range of climates. It’s adaptable to various soils and likes sun or partial shade. Prune hard in late winter. Propagate from seeds or summer cuttings.

Uses & Benefits: medicine, tea

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Family: Ranunculaceae
Type: scrambler
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