Aristolochia prostrata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prostrata
ID:
548898
Status:
valid
Authors:
Duch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 2: 63 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548230
Common Names
- Prostrate Dutchman's Pipe
- Prostrate Pipevine
- Prostrate Virginia Snakeroot
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- Aristolochia cardenasii Standl. [unknown]
- Aristolochia trollii O.C.Schmidt [unknown]
Description
Aristolochia prostrata (also called Prostrate Birthwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Aristolochiaceae family. It is a perennial herb that grows to a height of up to 1 m. It is native to Europe and western Asia. It is found in grasslands, forests, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aristolochia prostrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aristolochia prostrata has white-yellow flowers with a yellowish-green calyx and a long, curved tube. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aristolochia prostrata is a perennial, evergreen climber that can grow up to 10m in length. It prefers a warm, moist, and well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position, and cuttings should be taken in summer or autumn.
Where to Find Aristolochia prostrata
Aristolochia prostrata can be found in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Aristolochia prostrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristolochia prostrata?
Aristolochia prostrata
What are the common names of Aristolochia prostrata?
Prostrate Dutchman's Pipe, Prostrate Birthwort
What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia prostrata?
Aristolochia prostrata is native to Mexico
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-2651803: Based on the initial data import
Pierre Étienne Simon Duchartre (1811-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duch.' in the authors string.