Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
gigantea
ID:
548495

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. (Martius) 1(3): 75, t. 48. 1824 [1 Oct 1824]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547827

Common Names

  • Gigantic Dutchman's Pipe
  • Gigantic Pipevine
  • Gigantic Birthwort

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Synonyms

  • Howardia gigantea Klotzsch [unknown]

Description

Aristolochia gigantea (also called Giant 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 gigantea 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 gigantea is a large, white, tubular flower with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, dark green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristolochia gigantea 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 gigantea

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

Aristolochia gigantea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristolochia gigantea?

Aristolochia gigantea

What is the common name of Aristolochia gigantea?

Giant Birthwort

What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia gigantea?

Aristolochia gigantea 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,