Status:
valid
Authors:
O.C.Schmidt
Source:
cmp
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 27: 292 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547610
Common Names
- Buchtien's Birthwort
- Buchtien's Dutchman's Pipe
- Buchtien's Pipevine
Description
Aristolochia buchtienii (also called Dutchman's Pipe, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing vine that grows up to 10 meters long. It has heart-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers with purple-brown stripes. It is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aristolochia buchtienii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to purify the air in the home and to reduce stress.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aristolochia buchtienii has small, yellowish-green flowers with a distinctive, curved shape. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aristolochia buchtienii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Aristolochia buchtienii
Aristolochia buchtienii is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America.
Aristolochia buchtienii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristolochia buchtienii?
Aristolochia buchtienii
What is the growth habit of Aristolochia buchtienii?
It is a perennial vine with an upright habit.
What is the flowering period of Aristolochia buchtienii?
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,