Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
pallida
ID:
548821

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 4: 162 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548153

Common Names

  • Pale Birthwort
  • Pelican Flower
  • Calico Flower

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Description

Aristolochia pallida (also called Pale Dutchman's Pipe, among many other common names) is a perennial, evergreen, woody climber with heart-shaped leaves and yellowish-green flowers with purple veins. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aristolochia pallida is a medicinal plant used for treating various ailments, such as fever, colds, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for making traditional crafts and decorations.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aristolochia pallida sub. castellana E.Nardi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aristolochia pallida is yellowish-green, with a white center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristolochia pallida is a perennial herbaceous vine that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soil. It can be propagated from stem cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, disease-free plants and planted in a potting mix of equal parts peat moss and perlite. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. Rooting should occur in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Aristolochia pallida

Aristolochia pallida can be found in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Aristolochia pallida FAQ

What is the common name of Aristolochia pallida?

Pale Dutchman's Pipe

What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia pallida?

It is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.

What is the flower shape of Aristolochia pallida?

The flowers are bell-shaped and have a yellowish-green color.

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,

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