Status:
valid
Authors:
Willd.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1809
Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 2: 101 (1809)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547955
Common Names
- Labiate Dutchman's Pipe
- Labiate Pipevine
- Labiate Aristolochia
Synonyms
- Aristolochia brasiliensis Mart. [unknown]
- Aristolochia brasiliensis galeata Hoehne [unknown]
- Aristolochia brasiliensis macrophylla Duch. [unknown]
- Aristolochia brasiliensis parviflora Duch. [unknown]
- Aristolochia galeata Mart. [unknown]
- Aristolochia macrorrhyncha Hoehne [unknown]
- Aristolochia ornithocephala Hook. [unknown]
- Aristolochia ringens Link & Otto [unknown]
Description
Aristolochia labiata (also called Labiate Dutchman's Pipe, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It has heart-shaped leaves and yellowish-green flowers. It is found in sunny, moist habitats such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Aristolochia labiata is used in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and for its medicinal properties such as anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and anti-bacterial.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aristolochia labiata has a yellow-green flower with a white center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and triangular in shape. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and a white stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aristolochia labiata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. The plant should be divided into several sections, each with at least one bud. The divisions should be replanted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Aristolochia labiata
Aristolochia labiata 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 labiata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristolochia labiata?
Aristolochia labiata
Where is Aristolochia labiata native to?
South East Asia
What type of soil does Aristolochia labiata prefer?
Well-drained, moist soil
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,