Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
chilensis
ID:
548323

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bridges ex Lindl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 20: t. 1680 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547655



Common Names

  • Chilean Dutchman's Pipe
  • Chilean Pipevine
  • Chilean Virginia Snakeroot


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Synonyms

  • Aristolochia setigera Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Howardia setigera Klotzsch [unknown]

Description

Aristolochia chilensis (also called Chilean Dutchman's Pipe, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous vine native to Chile and Argentina. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is found in temperate and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aristolochia chilensis 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 chilensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristolochia chilensis 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 chilensis

Aristolochia chilensis can be found in Chile and Argentina.

Aristolochia chilensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristolochia chilensis?

Aristolochia chilensis

What is the common name of Aristolochia chilensis?

Chilean Dutchman's Pipe

How often should Aristolochia chilensis be watered?

Regularly, but do not overwater

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-2651275: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Thomas Bridges (1807-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bridges' in the authors string.