Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
barbourii
ID:
548234

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barringer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 38: 128 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547566

Common Names

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

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Description

Aristolochia barbourii (also called 'Barbour's Dutchman's Pipe', among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to Mexico. 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 barbourii 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 barbourii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristolochia barbourii 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 barbourii

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

Aristolochia barbourii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristolochia barbourii?

Aristolochia barbourii

What is the common name of Aristolochia barbourii?

Barbour's Birthwort

What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia barbourii?

It is found in the Caribbean region.

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-2651194: Based on the initial data import
Kerry A. Barringer (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barringer' in the authors string.