Aristolochia bridgesii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bridgesii
ID:
548276
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Klotzsch) Duch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(1): 463 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547608
Common Names
- Bridges' Birthwort
- Bridges' Dutchman's Pipe
- Bridges' Pipevine
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- Aristolochia pearcei Phil. [unknown]
- Howardia bridgesii Klotzsch [unknown]
Description
Aristolochia bridgesii (also called Dutchman's Pipe, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing vine that grows up to 10 meters long. It has heart-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers with purple-brown stripes. It is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aristolochia bridgesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to purify the air in the home and to reduce stress.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aristolochia bridgesii has small, yellowish-green flowers with a distinctive, curved shape. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aristolochia bridgesii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Aristolochia bridgesii
Aristolochia bridgesii is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America.
Aristolochia bridgesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristolochia bridgesii?
Aristolochia bridgesii
What is the growth habit of Aristolochia bridgesii?
It is a perennial vine with an upright habit.
What is the flowering period of Aristolochia bridgesii?
It flowers from late spring to early summer.
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-2651232: Based on the initial data import
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.
Pierre Étienne Simon Duchartre (1811-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duch.' in the authors string.