Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
chiquitensis
ID:
548324

Status:
valid

Authors:
Duch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 2: 49 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547656

Common Names

  • Chiquitano Dutchman's Pipe
  • Chiquitano Pipevine
  • Chiquitano Virginia Snakeroot

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Description

Aristolochia chiquitensis (also called Chiquitano Dutchman's Pipe, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous vine native to Bolivia and Brazil. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aristolochia chiquitensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory problems, fever, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aristolochia chiquitensis has yellow-green flowers with a white center and a five-pointed star shape. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin stem and small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristolochia chiquitensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It should be watered regularly, but not overly wet. Fertilize twice a year with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Aristolochia chiquitensis

Aristolochia chiquitensis can be found in Bolivia and parts of Brazil.

Aristolochia chiquitensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristolochia chiquitensis?

Aristolochia chiquitensis

What is the common name of Aristolochia chiquitensis?

Chiquitano Dutchman's Pipe

What type of soil does Aristolochia chiquitensis prefer?

Well-drained, slightly acidic soil

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,