Aristolochia leprieurii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leprieurii
ID:
548635
Status:
valid
Authors:
Duch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(1): 451 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547967
Common Names
- Leprieurii Dutchman's Pipe
- Leprieurii Pipevine
- Leprieurii Aristolochia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Aristolochia gabrielis Briq. [unknown]
- Aristolochia rubromarginata Fisch. ex Duch. [unknown]
Description
Aristolochia leprieurii (also called Leprieur's Dutchman's Pipe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Aristolochiaceae. It is a woody vine, with stems up to 10 m long. It is native to Brazil, and is found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Aristolochia leprieurii 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 leprieurii 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.
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Aristolochia leprieurii 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 leprieurii
Aristolochia leprieurii is native to the Caribbean islands of Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola.
Aristolochia leprieurii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristolochia leprieurii?
Aristolochia leprieurii
Where is Aristolochia leprieurii native to?
South East Asia
What type of soil does Aristolochia leprieurii 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2651563: Based on the initial data import
Pierre Étienne Simon Duchartre (1811-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duch.' in the authors string.