Status:
valid
Authors:
Nozeran & N.Hallé
Source:
cmp
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 4: 101 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547768
Common Names
- Emberger's Birthwort
- Emberger's Dutchman's Pipe
- Emberger's Pipevine
Description
Aristolochia embergeri (also called 'Emberger's Dutchman's Pipe', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Aristolochiaceae family. It is a woody vine that is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida, and is found in moist woodlands and thickets. It has heart-shaped leaves and yellowish-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Aristolochia embergeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used to make a tea for treating digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aristolochia embergeri is a large, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, heart-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aristolochia embergeri is a hardy, evergreen, perennial climber that is native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plant should be grown in a sunny or partially shaded position in moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Aristolochia embergeri
Aristolochia embergeri is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America.
Aristolochia embergeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristolochia embergeri?
Aristolochia embergeri
What is the common name of Aristolochia embergeri?
Emberger's Aristolochia
What is the native range of Aristolochia embergeri?
Mexico
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,