Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
cmp
Year:
1817
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 2: 145 (1817)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547912
Common Names
- Inflata Dutchman's Pipe
- Inflata Pipevine
- Inflata Pelican Flower
Synonyms
- Aristolochia gibbosa Duch. [unknown]
- Aristolochia odoratissima Benth. [unknown]
- Aristolochia podocarpa Bertol. [unknown]
- Aristolochia torta Willd. ex Duch. [unknown]
- Howardia inflata Klotzsch [unknown]
- Howardia benthamii Klotzsch [unknown]
Description
Aristolochia inflata (also called Bladder Dutchman's Pipe, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America. It has heart-shaped leaves and yellowish-green flowers. It is found in sunny, dry habitats such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Aristolochia inflata is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aristolochia inflata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aristolochia inflata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Aristolochia inflata
Aristolochia inflata is native to South America. It can be found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Aristolochia inflata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristolochia inflata?
Aristolochia inflata
What is the common name of Aristolochia inflata?
Inflata Aristolochia
What is the native range of Aristolochia inflata?
Mexico
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,