Aristolochia compressicaulis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
compressicaulis
ID:
548349
Status:
valid
Authors:
Z.L.Yang
Source:
cmp
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 27(5): 359. 1989
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547681
Common Names
- Compressed-stem Dutchman's Pipe
- Compressed-stem Pipevine
- Compressed-stem Birthwort
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Aristolochia compressicaulis (also called Compressed-Stem 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 compressicaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aristolochia compressicaulis has yellowish-green flowers with a purplish-brown center. The flowers are tubular with a wide opening. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aristolochia compressicaulis 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 compressicaulis
Aristolochia compressicaulis can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and parts of Central America.
Aristolochia compressicaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristolochia compressicaulis?
Aristolochia compressicaulis
What is the common name of Aristolochia compressicaulis?
Compressed Dutchman's Pipe
What type of climate does Aristolochia compressicaulis 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
Zheng Lu Yang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.L.Yang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:934962-1: Based on the initial data import