Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
gehrtii
ID:
548485

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoehne

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Arq. Bot. Estado São Paulo , n.s., f.m., 1: 45 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547817

Common Names

  • Gehrt's Dutchman's Pipe
  • Gehrt's Pipevine
  • Gehrt's Birthwort

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Description

Aristolochia gehrtii (also called Gehrt's Dutchman's pipe, among many other common names) is an evergreen woody vine native to the southeastern United States. It typically grows in moist, shady forests and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Aristolochia gehrtii is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aristolochia gehrtii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristolochia gehrtii is a perennial vine that can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Aristolochia gehrtii

Aristolochia gehrtii is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America.

Aristolochia gehrtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristolochia gehrtii?

Aristolochia gehrtii

What is the common name of Aristolochia gehrtii?

Gehrt's Birthwort

What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia gehrtii?

Aristolochia gehrtii 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