Aristolochia bahiensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bahiensis
ID:
548224
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.González
Source:
cmp
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 50: 8 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547556
Common Names
- Bahia Dutchman's Pipe
- Bahia Pipevine
- Bahia Calico Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aristolochia bahiensis (also called 'Bahia Dutchman's Pipe', among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to Brazil. It has heart-shaped leaves and produces small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is tolerant of light frost.
Uses & Benefits
Aristolochia bahiensis 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
Aristolochia bahiensis has small, yellowish-white flowers that are arranged in a dense spike. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aristolochia bahiensis is an evergreen, perennial, climbing plant that can reach up to 10 m in height. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Aristolochia bahiensis
Aristolochia bahiensis is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical forests and moist, shady areas.
Aristolochia bahiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristolochia bahiensis?
Aristolochia bahiensis
What is the growth habit of Aristolochia bahiensis?
It is a perennial vine with an upright habit.
What is the flowering period of Aristolochia bahiensis?
It flowers from late spring to early summer.
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-2651184: Based on the initial data import
Favio González (1962-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.González' in the authors string.