Status:
valid
Authors:
Jacq.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1760
Citation Micro:
Enum. Syst. Pl. : 30 (1760)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547515
Common Names
- Anguicida Birthwort
- Anguicida Dutchman's Pipe
- Anguicida Pipevine
Synonyms
- Aristolochia loriflora Mast. [unknown]
- Aristolochia mexicana Willd. [unknown]
- Aristolochia pavoniana Duch. [unknown]
- Howardia anguicida Klotzsch [unknown]
Description
Aristolochia anguicida (also called Anguicida Aristolochia, Anguicida 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 anguicida is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aristolochia anguicida 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 a lanceolate shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aristolochia anguicida can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Aristolochia anguicida
Aristolochia anguicida is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in areas with high humidity and warm temperatures.
Aristolochia anguicida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristolochia anguicida?
Aristolochia anguicida
What is the common name of Aristolochia anguicida?
Snakevine Dutchman's pipe
What is the growth rate of Aristolochia anguicida?
Slow to moderate
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,