Aristolochia chasmema - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chasmema
ID:
548320
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pfeifer
Source:
cmp
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. liii. 168 (1966).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547652
Common Names
- Chasmema Dutchman's Pipe
- Chasmema Pipevine
- Chasmema Virginia Snakeroot
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Aristolochia chasmema (also called 'Chasmemas Dutchman's Pipe', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Aristolochiaceae family. It is a woody vine that is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida, and is found in moist woodlands and thickets. It has heart-shaped leaves and yellowish-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Aristolochia chasmema is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory problems, fever, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aristolochia chasmema 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 chasmema 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 chasmema
Aristolochia chasmema can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and parts of Central America.
Aristolochia chasmema FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristolochia chasmema?
Aristolochia chasmema
What is the common name of Aristolochia chasmema?
Gaping Dutchman's Pipe
How much light does Aristolochia chasmema need?
Full sun to partial shade
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-2651272: Based on the initial data import
Howard William Pfeifer (1928-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pfeifer' in the authors string.