Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
tyrrhena
ID:
549106

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Nardi & Arrigoni

Source:
cmp

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Boll. Soc. Sarda Sci. Nat. 22: 247 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548438

Common Names

  • Tyrrhenian Dutchman's Pipe
  • Tyrrhenian Pipevine
  • Tyrrhenian's Dutchman's Pipe

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Description

Aristolochia tyrrhena (also called Tyrrhenian 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 tyrrhena 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 tyrrhena 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 tyrrhena can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun or partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Aristolochia tyrrhena

Aristolochia tyrrhena is native to Italy and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Aristolochia tyrrhena FAQ

What is the common name of Aristolochia tyrrhena?

Tyrrhenian Dutchman's Pipe

What is the family of Aristolochia tyrrhena?

Aristolochiaceae

What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia tyrrhena?

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-2651994: Based on the initial data import
Pier Virgilio Arrigoni (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arrigoni' in the authors string.
Enio Nardi (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Nardi' in the authors string.