Status:
valid
Authors:
N.E.Br.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 26: 360 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548266
Common Names
- Ridiculous Dutchman's Pipe
- Ridiculous Birthwort
- Ridiculous Pipevine
Synonyms
- Aristolochia cuyabensis Malme [unknown]
- Aristolochia droseroides Hoehne [unknown]
- Aristolochia droseroidis Hoehne [deprecated]
Description
Aristolochia ridicula (also called Ridiculous 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. It is found in tropical forests and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aristolochia ridicula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aristolochia ridicula 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aristolochia ridicula is a perennial, evergreen, climbing plant that can reach up to 4m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sheltered position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Aristolochia ridicula
Aristolochia ridicula is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in wet meadows and marshes.
Aristolochia ridicula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristolochia ridicula?
Aristolochia ridicula
What are the common names of Aristolochia ridicula?
Ridiculous Dutchman's Pipe
What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia ridicula?
It is native to the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau
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,