Clematis napaulensis (syn. Clematis forrestii), the Nepal clematis,[1] is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae. It is native to China and the Indian subcontinent, including Nepal,[2] whence the specific epithet napaulensis.
The nodding flowers are up to 3cm (01inches) across and scented.[3] The short outer petals are cream-coloured, and they surround several long stamens with deep red anthers.[1] They are followed by handsome large fruit clusters[3] and fluffy seed-heads. The plant will not survive harsh winter climates,[3] but grows well in warm or coastal areas where the temperature does not fall below . It prefers a sheltered position with the flowers in full sun. Like all clematis, the root-run does best in moist, shaded conditions.[1]