Aristolochia flava - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flava
ID:
548460
Status:
valid
Authors:
Poncy
Source:
cmp
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 10: 341 (1988 publ. 1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547792
Common Names
- Yellow Birthwort
- Yellow Dutchman's Pipe
- Yellow Pipevine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aristolochia flava (also called Yellow Dutchman's Pipe, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a twining stem with heart-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers with a maroon center. It grows in moist, shady places and is often found in woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Aristolochia flava 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 flava 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aristolochia flava is a perennial climber that is best grown in moist, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. It is propagated by seed or cuttings in spring or summer. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Aristolochia flava
Aristolochia flava is native to Central and South America and can be found in nurseries and garden centers in the United States.
Aristolochia flava FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristolochia flava?
Aristolochia flava
What is the common name of Aristolochia flava?
Yellow Dutchman's Pipe
What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia flava?
Aristolochia flava is native to the eastern United States
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-2651401: Based on the initial data import
Odile Poncy (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poncy' in the authors string.