Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
truncata
ID:
549100

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fielding & Gardner

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Sert. Pl. : t. 44 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548432

Common Names

  • Truncated Dutchman's Pipe
  • Truncated Pipevine
  • Truncated-Leaf Dutchman's Pipe

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Synonyms

  • Aristolochia tarapotina Ule [unknown]
  • Howardia truncata Klotzsch [unknown]

Description

Aristolochia truncata (also called Truncate 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 truncata is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aristolochia truncata has a yellowish-green flower with a long curved tube and a three-lobed lip. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristolochia truncata is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Aristolochia truncata

Aristolochia truncata is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Aristolochia truncata FAQ

What is the common name of Aristolochia truncata?

Truncate Dutchman's Pipe

What is the family of Aristolochia truncata?

Aristolochiaceae

What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia truncata?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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-2651989: Based on the initial data import
George Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.
Henry Borron Fielding (1805-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fielding' in the authors string.