Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
adalica
ID:
1327374

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tosunoğlu & Malyer

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 51: 162 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339828



Common Names

  • Adalica Pipevine
  • Adalica Dutchman's Pipe
  • Adalica Birthwort


Searching for Aristolochia adalica? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Aristolochia adalica (also called 'Adal's Birthwort', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the genus Aristolochia. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Southeast Asia. It grows in humid, shady forests at elevations of 1000-2000 m. It has long, thin, curved leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Aristolochia adalica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aristolochia adalica is a small, yellowish-green spikelet with a single spikelet per stem. The seed of Aristolochia adalica is a small, dark brown, triangular shaped seed with a pointed tip. The seedlings of Aristolochia adalica are small, green, grass-like plants with thin, wiry stems.

Searching for Aristolochia adalica? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Aristolochia adalica is a terrestrial orchid that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It grows best in bright, indirect sunlight and prefers a well-draining soil mix. Water regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Aristolochia adalica

Aristolochia adalica is native to Ethiopia and can be found in the Adal area.

Aristolochia adalica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristolochia adalica?

Aristolochia adalica

What is the family of Aristolochia adalica?

Aristolochiaceae

Where is Aristolochia adalica native to?

Ethiopia

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

Hulusi Malyer (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Malyer' in the authors string.
Aycan Tosunoğlu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tosunoğlu' in the authors string.