Small Leaved Clematis / Headache Vine - Clematis microphylla (Taaruk) seeds

Clematis microphylla - Small-leaved Clematis (Taaruk)
A quick-growing, woody climber with edible roots and traditional medicinal uses, ideal for native gardens and bush food landscapes.

Quick Facts

• Height & Spread: Woody climbing shrub up to 3 meters high, often scrambling over vegetation or rocky outcrops.
• Flowers: Star-shaped white to cream flowers, blooming from July to December. Male and female flowers occur on separate plants.
• Fruits: Female plants produce fluffy, cottonwool-like fruits.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained soils in full sun; adaptable to dry and wet forest habitats.
• Position: Thrives in full sun; frost-tolerant.
• Habitat: Found in dry and wet forests across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia.

Why Grow Clematis microphylla?

This hardy and fast-growing climber is perfect for covering fences, trellises, or rocky landscapes. Its stunning flowers and fluffy fruits add ornamental value, while its roots provide bush food and medicinal benefits.

Bush Food Note

Clematis microphylla roots have traditional culinary uses:

• Roots:
  • Peppery when raw.
  • Can be cooked and kneaded into a dough or roasted for a rich flavor.

Bush Medicine Note

• Leaves: Crushed leaves were traditionally inhaled to treat headaches.

Disclaimer: Information about traditional bush medicine is provided for educational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional before use

How to Grow

1. Sowing Instructions:

   • Place seeds 5 mm beneath the soil, covered with a thin layer of soil or fine gravel.
   • Maintain consistent moisture in a sunny location.

2. Timing:

   • Sow seeds in spring for container growing.
   • For direct seeding, sow mid-winter in drier regions and spring in higher rainfall areas.

3. Care Tips:

   • Provide support for climbing, such as trellises or fences.
   • Water regularly during establishment; drought-tolerant once mature.
   • Prune lightly to encourage growth and maintain shape.

Uses in Your Garden

• Bush Food Garden: Produces edible roots for traditional and modern culinary uses.
• Ornamental Value: White star-shaped flowers and fluffy fruits enhance aesthetic appeal.
• Wildlife Habitat: Provides shelter and food for pollinators and small wildlife.
• Natural Canopy: Perfect for creating shade or covering structures in native gardens.

Germination Tips

• Timeframe: Germination takes at least 8 weeks.
• Preparation: Removing the pericarp (seed coat) and exposing seeds to cycles of wetting and drying can speed up germination.
• Position: Ensure seeds are in a sunny spot with consistent moisture.

Order Now

Grow the resilient and beautiful Clematis microphylla in your garden. With its bush food roots, medicinal properties, and ornamental charm, Small-leaved Clematis is a unique and practical addition to any native landscape.

Order your Small-leaved Clematis seeds today and enjoy this versatile and culturally significant plant!