Status:
valid
Authors:
N.C.Nair
Source:
cmp
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 10: 332 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547847
Common Names
- Gouriganga Dutchman's Pipe
- Gouriganga Pipevine
- Gouriganga Birthwort
Description
Aristolochia gourigangaica (also called Gouriganga 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 gourigangaica 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 gourigangaica is a tubular shape with a yellowish-green color. The seed is a small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aristolochia gourigangaica 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 gourigangaica
Aristolochia gourigangaica is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Aristolochia gourigangaica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristolochia gourigangaica?
Aristolochia gourigangaica
What is the common name of Aristolochia gourigangaica?
Gourigangaica Dutchman's Pipe
What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia gourigangaica?
Aristolochia gourigangaica is native to India
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,