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Clematis Akebiodies,Clematis Akebiodies (Maxium), is a plant that originates in Western China. It is a flowering plant that comes in many different colors. Mainly greenish yellow in color. It contains certain chemical constituents that is widely used in western medicine. The plant is a photoautotroph, transforming its light energy received from the sun into chemical energy through photosynthesis. This species smells sweet compared to others from its genus. The species usually grows in shrubs where it uses its stems to provide support for other plants.

Distribution
Clematis akebiodies is found mainly in Western China. They are found in Gansu, West Nei Mongol, Qinghai, West Sichuan, East to Southeast Xizang, and Northwest Yunnan. It is also found in parts of Tibet and Canada.

Habitat and Ecology
Clematis akebiodies likes to reside in Scrub, grassy slopes, and along stream. They are usually found 1200 to 3600 meters from a stream. The plant has a Perennial life cycle(lasting or existing for long time). It is collected in the Yunnan province where it can grow up to 10 to 15 feet in height. It has interactions with many species of bees. Mainly Bombus friseanus, Bombus richardsi and Bombus lucorum pollinates Clematis akebiodies. The main pollinator being Bobus richardsi. It is also pollinated by various species of butterflies. This species can tolerate partial shade and full sun. It flowers mainly in late summer or early fall.

Morphology
Clematis Akebioides lives mainly in scrubs and grassy slopes. ''Clematis akebioides has a bell-shaped flower with a diamter of roughly 2 inches. The petals of the flower are roughly 2.5 to 7 cm in diameter. The flower is either undivided in shape or divided into 3 lobes. Plant produces nectar at the base of the filament.

Reproduction
Clematis akebioides does not produce fruits. It contains 4 sepals used to support the leaves. The plant is greenish yellow in color. It can sometimes be a tinged purple color. The sepals of Clematis akebioides is a narrow ovate to ovate-oblong shape. It is roughly 1.6 cm in length and 0.6 cm in width. The stamen is roughly 7-12 mm long.

Chemical Properties
Clematis Akebioides contains a 3 different types compounds. These compounds are 2 benzenoids, 1 monoterpene glycoside and 15 triterpenoid saponins. This is the second report of the monoterpene glycoside. scientist believe that this compound can be used to distinguish the genus Clematis. Furthermore, these 3 different compounds are found in solely in Clematis Akebioides, this can help scientist distinguish Clematis Akebioides from other species in its genus. The isolated chemicals can also provide new chemical markers on the genus Clematis as a whole.

Medicinal
Clematis akebioides has many medicinal uses. The plant is used in Western China to treat dysuria, Rheumatoid arthritis, wind chills, indigestion, pain, infection and to improve blood circulation. Used by the many groups of people in China including: Bai, Jingo, Lisu, Tibeton, and other asian minorities groups. The Clematis genus has been used in Western China as traditional medicine since the beginning of Chinese civilization. Most of the Clematis species all share similar chemical constituents that serve the same function.