Aristolochia carterae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carterae
ID:
548298
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pfeifer
Source:
cmp
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 53: 178 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547630
Common Names
- Carter's Dutchman's Pipe
- Carter's Pipevine
- Carter's Virginia Snakeroot
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aristolochia carterae (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 carterae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems, fever, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aristolochia carterae 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 carterae 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 carterae
Aristolochia carterae can be found in Mexico
Aristolochia carterae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristolochia carterae?
Aristolochia carterae
What is the common name of Aristolochia carterae?
Carter's Dutchman's Pipe
What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia carterae?
It is found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, along streams, and in wet meadows.
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-2651252: Based on the initial data import
Howard William Pfeifer (1928-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pfeifer' in the authors string.