Aristolochia forrestiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
forrestiana
ID:
548470
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.S.Ma
Source:
cmp
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 11: 321 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547802
Common Names
- Forrest's Dutchman's Pipe
- Forrest's Pipevine
- Forrest's Aristolochia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aristolochia forrestiana (also called Forrest's Dutchman's pipe, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing vine native to China and the Himalayas. It typically grows in moist, shady forests and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Aristolochia forrestiana 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 forrestiana is a small, yellowish-white spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small, dark green, grass-like plants.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aristolochia forrestiana is a perennial vine that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.
Where to Find Aristolochia forrestiana
Aristolochia forrestiana is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America.
Aristolochia forrestiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristolochia forrestiana?
Aristolochia forrestiana
What is the common name of Aristolochia forrestiana?
Forrest's Birthwort
What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia forrestiana?
Aristolochia forrestiana 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2651410: Based on the initial data import
Jin Shuang Ma (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.S.Ma' in the authors string.