Aristolochia wrightii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wrightii
ID:
549145
Status:
valid
Authors:
Seem.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Bot. Voy. Herald : 331 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548477
Common Names
- Wright's Dutchman's Pipe
- Wright's Pipevine
- Wright's Dutchmanpipe
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Aristolochia brevipes wrightii (Seem.) Duch. [unknown]
- Aristolochia wrightii texana I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
Description
Aristolochia wrightii (also called Wright'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 wrightii 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
Aristolochia wrightii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aristolochia wrightii 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 wrightii
Aristolochia wrightii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Aristolochia wrightii FAQ
What is the growth rate of Aristolochia wrightii?
Aristolochia wrightii is a fast-growing, evergreen vine.
What is the light requirement of Aristolochia wrightii?
Aristolochia wrightii prefers full sun to partial shade.
What is the soil requirement of Aristolochia wrightii?
Aristolochia wrightii prefers well-drained, fertile soil.
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-2652028: Based on the initial data import
Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.