Aristolochia ceropegioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ceropegioides
ID:
548312
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
cmp
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 58: 269 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547644
Common Names
- Ceropegioides Dutchman's Pipe
- Ceropegioides Pipevine
- Ceropegioides Virginia Snakeroot
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- Pararistolochia ceropegioides Hutch. & Dalziel [unknown]
Description
Aristolochia ceropegioides (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 ceropegioides 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 ceropegioides has yellow-green flowers with a white center and a five-pointed star shape. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin stem and small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aristolochia ceropegioides is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It should be watered regularly, but not overly wet. Fertilize twice a year with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Aristolochia ceropegioides
Aristolochia ceropegioides can be found in Mexico
Aristolochia ceropegioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristolochia ceropegioides?
Aristolochia ceropegioides
What is the common name of Aristolochia ceropegioides?
Ceropegia Dutchman's Pipe
What is the growth habit of Aristolochia ceropegioides?
It is a perennial vine with a twining habit.
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
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:92820-1: Based on the initial data import