Aristolochia chiapensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chiapensis
ID:
548321
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.F.Ortega & R.V.Ortega
Source:
cmp
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 44: 2 (1998).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547653
Common Names
- Chiapas Dutchman's Pipe
- Chiapas Pipevine
- Chiapas Virginia Snakeroot
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Aristolochia chiapensis (also called Mexican Dutchman's Pipe, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous vine native to Mexico and Central America. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aristolochia chiapensis 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 chiapensis 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 chiapensis 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 chiapensis
Aristolochia chiapensis can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and parts of Central America.
Aristolochia chiapensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristolochia chiapensis?
Aristolochia chiapensis
What is the common name of Aristolochia chiapensis?
Chiapas Dutchman's Pipe
What type of climate does Aristolochia chiapensis prefer?
Tropical and subtropical climates
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-2651273: Based on the initial data import
Jose F. Ortega (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Ortega' in the authors string.
Roberto V. Ortega (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.V.Ortega' in the authors string.