Aristolochia clementis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clementis
ID:
548341
Status:
valid
Authors:
Alain
Source:
cmp
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Revista Soc. Cub. Bot. 5: 80 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547673
Common Names
- Clement's Dutchman's Pipe
- Clement's Pipevine
- Clement's Birthwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aristolochia clementis (also called Clement's 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 clementis 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 clementis has yellow-green flowers with a long, curved tube and a wide, flat lip. The seeds are small, brown, and triangular. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a long, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aristolochia clementis 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 clementis
Aristolochia clementis can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and parts of Central America.
Aristolochia clementis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristolochia clementis?
Aristolochia clementis
What is the common name of Aristolochia clementis?
Clement's Dutchman's Pipe
How much light does Aristolochia clementis 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-2651291: Based on the initial data import
Henri Alain Liogier (1916-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alain' in the authors string.