Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
scytophylla
ID:
548985

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.M.Hwang & D.Y.Chen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 19: 224 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548317

Common Names

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

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Description

Aristolochia scytophylla (also called 'Scytophyllum Dutchman's Pipe', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous vine native to Central America. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and tubular, yellow-green flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aristolochia scytophylla is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aristolochia scytophylla has white flowers with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small, oval-shaped, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristolochia scytophylla 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 scytophylla

Aristolochia scytophylla is native to South America and can be found in wetland habitats.

Aristolochia scytophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristolochia scytophylla?

Aristolochia scytophylla

What is the common name of Aristolochia scytophylla?

Scytophylla Dutchman's Pipe

What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia scytophylla?

Tropical rainforests

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-2651885: Based on the initial data import
Shu Mei Hwang (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.M.Hwang' in the authors string.
De Yuan Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Y.Chen' in the authors string.