Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
atropurpurea
ID:
548212

Status:
valid

Authors:
Parish ex Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 76 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547544

Common Names

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

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Description

Aristolochia atropurpurea (also called Purple-Stemmed 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 atropurpurea 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 atropurpurea 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 atropurpurea is a deciduous vine native to North America. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained potting mix and kept at a temperature of 70-75°F (21-24°C). Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Aristolochia atropurpurea

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

Aristolochia atropurpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristolochia atropurpurea?

Aristolochia atropurpurea

What is the common name of Aristolochia atropurpurea?

Purple Dutchman's pipe

What is the growth rate of Aristolochia atropurpurea?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2651173: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Samuel Bonsall Parish (1838-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parish' in the authors string.