Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
insignis
ID:
548581

Status:
valid

Authors:
Versch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. 1868: 349 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547913

Common Names

  • Insignis Dutchman's Pipe
  • Insignis Pipevine
  • Insignis Pelican Flower

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Description

Aristolochia insignis (also called Showy Dutchman's Pipe, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Mexico. It has heart-shaped leaves and yellowish-green flowers. It is found in sunny, moist habitats such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Aristolochia insignis is used in traditional Chinese medicine, as an ornamental plant, and for its medicinal properties such as anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and anti-bacterial.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aristolochia insignis 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 insignis 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 insignis

Aristolochia insignis is native to South America. It can be found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Aristolochia insignis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristolochia insignis?

Aristolochia insignis

What is the common name of Aristolochia insignis?

Insignis Aristolochia

What is the native range of Aristolochia insignis?

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,