Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
acuminata
ID:
548169

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1783

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 1: 254 (1783)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547501

Common Names

  • Acuminata Aristolochia
  • Aristolochia Acuminata
  • Aristolochia Acuminate

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Description

Aristolochia acuminata (also called Acuminata Aristolochia, Acuminata Pipevine, and many other common names) is a woody vine with large, heart-shaped leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to South America and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aristolochia acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aristolochia acuminata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have an ovate shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristolochia acuminata is a deciduous vine that grows up to 10m tall. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is native to South America and prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Aristolochia acuminata

Aristolochia acuminata is native to the southeastern United States.

Aristolochia acuminata FAQ

What type of soil does Aristolochia acuminata prefer?

Aristolochia acuminata prefers moist, well-drained soils.

What type of climate does Aristolochia acuminata prefer?

Aristolochia acuminata prefers a tropical climate.

How much sunlight does Aristolochia acuminata need?

Aristolochia acuminata needs partial shade to full shade.

Species in the Aristolochia genus

Aristolochia hansenii, Aristolochia kongkandae, Aristolochia manantlanensis, Aristolochia meridionalis, Aristolochia perangustifolia, Aristolochia poomae, Aristolochia yalaensis, Aristolochia emiliae, Aristolochia acontophylla, Aristolochia acuminata, Aristolochia acutifolia, Aristolochia albertiana, Aristolochia albida, Aristolochia amara, Aristolochia andina, Aristolochia anguicida, Aristolochia angustifolia, Aristolochia apoloensis, Aristolochia arborea, Aristolochia arborescens, Aristolochia arcuata, Aristolochia arenicola, Aristolochia argentina, Aristolochia asclepiadifolia, Aristolochia asperifolia, Aristolochia atropurpurea, Aristolochia auricularia, Aristolochia austrochinensis, Aristolochia austroszechuanica, Aristolochia austroyunnanensis, Aristolochia baenzigeri, Aristolochia baetica, Aristolochia bahiensis, Aristolochia balansae, Aristolochia bambusifolia, Aristolochia baracoensis, Aristolochia barbourii, Aristolochia baseri, Aristolochia batucensis, Aristolochia bianorii, Aristolochia bicolor, Aristolochia bilabiata, Aristolochia billardierei, Aristolochia bilobata, Aristolochia birostris, Aristolochia boliviensis, Aristolochia boosii, Aristolochia bottae, Aristolochia bracteolata, Aristolochia bracteosa,

Species in the Aristolochiaceae family

Aristolochia hansenii, Aristolochia kongkandae, Aristolochia manantlanensis, Aristolochia meridionalis, Aristolochia perangustifolia, Aristolochia poomae, Aristolochia yalaensis, Aristolochia emiliae, Aristolochia acontophylla, Aristolochia acuminata, Aristolochia acutifolia, Aristolochia albertiana, Aristolochia albida, Aristolochia amara, Aristolochia andina, Aristolochia anguicida, Aristolochia angustifolia, Aristolochia apoloensis, Aristolochia arborea, Aristolochia arborescens, Aristolochia arcuata, Aristolochia arenicola, Aristolochia argentina, Aristolochia asclepiadifolia, Aristolochia asperifolia, Aristolochia atropurpurea, Aristolochia auricularia, Aristolochia austrochinensis, Aristolochia austroszechuanica, Aristolochia austroyunnanensis, Aristolochia baenzigeri, Aristolochia baetica, Aristolochia bahiensis, Aristolochia balansae, Aristolochia bambusifolia, Aristolochia baracoensis, Aristolochia barbourii, Aristolochia baseri, Aristolochia batucensis, Aristolochia bianorii, Aristolochia bicolor, Aristolochia bilabiata, Aristolochia billardierei, Aristolochia bilobata, Aristolochia birostris, Aristolochia boliviensis, Aristolochia boosii, Aristolochia bottae, Aristolochia bracteolata, Aristolochia bracteosa,