Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
wuana
ID:
746320

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zhen W.Liu & Y.F.Deng

Source:
cmp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Novon 19: 370 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745653

Common Names

  • Aristolochia Wuana
  • Wuana Aristolochia
  • Wuana Dutchman's Pipe

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Description

Aristolochia wuana (also called Wuan Dutchman's Pipe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Aristolochiaceae. It is native to the tropical forests of South America. It has yellow-green flowers and grows in wet lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aristolochia wuana is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aristolochia wuana has yellow flowers with five petals and a star-like shape. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristolochia wuana is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or early summer. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate drought and frost.

Where to Find Aristolochia wuana

Aristolochia wuana is native to Colombia.

Aristolochia wuana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristolochia wuana?

Aristolochia wuana

What is the common name of Aristolochia wuana?

Wuana Dutchman's Pipe

What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia wuana?

It is native to the tropical forests of South America

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-2898601: Based on the initial data import
Yun Fei Deng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.F.Deng' in the authors string.
Zhen Wen Liu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zhen W.Liu' in the authors string.