Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
pistolochia
ID:
548876

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 962 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548208

Common Names

  • Pistolochia Dutchman's Pipe
  • Pistolochia Pipevine
  • Pistolochia Virginia Snakeroot

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Synonyms

  • Pistolochia latifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Aristolochia fasciculata Lam. [unknown]
  • Aristolochia polyrrhiza Bubani [unknown]

Description

Aristolochia pistolochia (also called Pistolochia Dutchman's Pipe, among many other common names) is a woody, evergreen vine with heart-shaped leaves and yellowish-green flowers. It is native to South America, and is commonly found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aristolochia pistolochia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aristolochia pistolochia is a white to yellowish-green, tubular flower with a purple-brownish throat. The seed is a small, brown, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, round, and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristolochia pistolochia is a perennial climber that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, sunny position. Layering can be done in spring or summer.

Where to Find Aristolochia pistolochia

Aristolochia pistolochia is native to South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Aristolochia pistolochia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristolochia pistolochia?

Aristolochia pistolochia

What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia pistolochia?

Aristolochia pistolochia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

What are the medicinal uses of Aristolochia pistolochia?

Aristolochia pistolochia has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antispasmodic properties.

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