Aristolochia papillifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papillifolia
ID:
548834
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ding Hou
Source:
cmp
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Blumea 28: 346 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548166
Common Names
- Papillifolia Aristolochia
- Pelican Flower
- Calico Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aristolochia papillifolia (also called Papillate-Leaf 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 papillifolia 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aristolochia papillifolia is yellowish-green, with a white center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aristolochia papillifolia is a perennial vine that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Aristolochia papillifolia
Aristolochia papillifolia can be found in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Aristolochia papillifolia FAQ
What is the common name of Aristolochia papillifolia?
Papillifolia Dutchman's Pipe
What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia papillifolia?
It is native to the southwestern United States, from California to Texas.
What is the flower shape of Aristolochia papillifolia?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2651746: Based on the initial data import
Ding Hou (1921-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ding Hou' in the authors string.