Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
asclepiadifolia
ID:
548209

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brandegee

Source:
cmp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 6: 178 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547541

Common Names

  • Milkweed Dutchman's Pipe
  • Milkweed Pipevine
  • Milkweed Calico Flower

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Description

Aristolochia asclepiadifolia (also called Asclepias-Leaved Birthwort, among many other common names) is a perennial vine with heart-shaped leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is native to South America and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aristolochia asclepiadifolia 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 asclepiadifolia 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 asclepiadifolia 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 asclepiadifolia

Aristolochia asclepiadifolia is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical forests and moist, shady areas.

Aristolochia asclepiadifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristolochia asclepiadifolia?

Aristolochia asclepiadifolia

What is the common name of Aristolochia asclepiadifolia?

Asclepias Dutchman's pipe

What is the growth rate of Aristolochia asclepiadifolia?

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,

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