Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
yungasensis
ID:
549149

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby

Source:
cmp

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 4: 437 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548481

Common Names

  • Yungas Pipevine
  • Yungas Dutchman's Pipe
  • Yungas Dutchmanpipe

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Description

Aristolochia yungasensis (also called Yungas Dutchman's Pipe, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a twining stem, native to Bolivia. It grows in moist forests and along streams, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aristolochia yungasensis 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 yungasensis 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 yungasensis 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 yungasensis

Aristolochia yungasensis is native to Bolivia and Argentina. It can be found in the Yungas region of Bolivia and in the provinces of Jujuy and Salta in Argentina.

Aristolochia yungasensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristolochia yungasensis?

Aristolochia yungasensis

What is the common name of Aristolochia yungasensis?

Yungas Dutchman's Pipe

What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia yungasensis?

Aristolochia yungasensis is native to the Yungas region of Bolivia and Argentina.

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