Aristolochia watsonii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
watsonii
ID:
549133
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wooton & Standl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 16: 117 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548465
Common Names
- Aristolochia watsonii
- Watson's Birthwort
- Watson's Dutchman's Pipe
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- Aristolochia brevipes acuminata S.Watson [unknown]
- Aristolochia porphyrophylla Pfeifer [unknown]
Description
Aristolochia watsonii (also called Watson's Dutchman's Pipe, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a twining stem, native to South America. It grows in moist forests and along streams, and is often found in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aristolochia watsonii has been used to treat snakebites, as a diuretic, and as a digestive aid. It has also been used to treat skin diseases, rheumatism, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aristolochia watsonii is a tubular shape with a yellowish-green color. The seed is a round shape with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aristolochia watsonii can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Aristolochia watsonii
Aristolochia watsonii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca.
Aristolochia watsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristolochia watsonii?
Aristolochia watsonii
What type of plant is Aristolochia watsonii?
Aristolochia watsonii is a perennial vine.
Where is Aristolochia watsonii native to?
Aristolochia watsonii is native to Mexico.
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-2652017: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Elmer Ottis Wooton (1865-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wooton' in the authors string.