Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 12: 311 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547558
Common Names
- Balansa's Dutchman's Pipe
- Balansa's Pipevine
- Balansa's Calico Flower
Description
Aristolochia balansae (also called 'Balansa Dutchman's Pipe', among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to Europe. 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 balansae 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 balansae 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aristolochia balansae 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 balansae
Aristolochia balansae is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical forests and moist, shady areas.
Aristolochia balansae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristolochia balansae?
Aristolochia balansae
What is the common name of Aristolochia balansae?
Balansa's Birthwort
What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia balansae?
It is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
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,