Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Reut.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Pugill. Pl. Afr. Bor. Hispan. : 108 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547799
Common Names
- Fontanesii Aristolochia
- Aristolochia Fontanesii
- Aristolochia Fontanesie
Synonyms
- Aristolochia atlantica Pomel [unknown]
- Aristolochia attica Orphan. ex Duch. [unknown]
- Aristolochia longa L. [rejected]
- Aristolochia longa atlantica (Pomel) Batt. [unknown]
- Aristolochia longa fontanesii (Boiss. & Reut.) Batt. [unknown]
- Aristolochia multinervis Pomel [unknown]
- Aristolochia pallida Salzm. ex Ball [unknown]
- Aristolochia longa abbreviata Duch. [unknown]
Description
Aristolochia fontanesii (also called Fontanes's 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 fontanesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aristolochia fontanesii 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 fontanesii 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 fontanesii
Aristolochia fontanesii is native to Central and South America and can be found in nurseries and garden centers in the United States.
Aristolochia fontanesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristolochia fontanesii?
Aristolochia fontanesii
What is the common name of Aristolochia fontanesii?
Fontanes' Birthwort
What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia fontanesii?
Aristolochia fontanesii is native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia.
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,