Status:
valid
Authors:
Wiggins & Rollins
Source:
cmp
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Contr. Dudley Herb. 3: 269 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547568
Common Names
- Batuco Dutchman's Pipe
- Batuco Pipevine
- Batuco Calico Flower
Description
Aristolochia batucensis (also called 'Batuc 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 batucensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aristolochia batucensis 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 batucensis 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 batucensis
Aristolochia batucensis is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical forests and moist, shady areas.
Aristolochia batucensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristolochia batucensis?
Aristolochia batucensis
What is the common name of Aristolochia batucensis?
Batuco Birthwort
What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia batucensis?
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,