Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
reticulata
ID:
548929

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , n.s., 5: 162 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548261

Common Names

  • Netted Dutchman's Pipe
  • Netted Birthwort
  • Netted Pipevine

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Synonyms

  • Siphisia reticulata Klotzsch [unknown]

Description

Aristolochia reticulata (also called Netted Dutchman's Pipe, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a climbing habit and produces heart-shaped leaves and tubular, yellow-green flowers with a net-like pattern. It is found in tropical forests and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aristolochia reticulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aristolochia reticulata has yellowish-green flowers with a purple center. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristolochia reticulata is a perennial climber that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers a moist, well-drained soil and should be watered regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Aristolochia reticulata

Aristolochia reticulata is native to India and can be found in dry deciduous forests.

Aristolochia reticulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristolochia reticulata?

Aristolochia reticulata

What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia reticulata?

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

What are the medicinal uses of Aristolochia reticulata?

Aristolochia reticulata 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,

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