Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
cordiflora
ID:
548361

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mutis ex Kunth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 2: 149 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547693



Common Names

  • Heart-flower Dutchman's Pipe
  • Heart-flower Pipevine
  • Heart-flower Birthwort


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Synonyms

  • Aristolochia clypeata Linden & André [unknown]
  • Aristolochia glaucescens Kunth [unknown]
  • Aristolochia mariquitensis Mutis [unknown]
  • Aristolochia sylvicola Standl. [unknown]
  • Howardia glaucescens (Kunth) Klotzsch [unknown]

Description

Aristolochia cordiflora (also called Heart-Flowered 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 cordiflora 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 cordiflora 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristolochia cordiflora is a perennial vine that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Aristolochia cordiflora

Aristolochia cordiflora can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and parts of Central America.

Aristolochia cordiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristolochia cordiflora?

Aristolochia cordiflora

What is the common name of Aristolochia cordiflora?

Heart-flowered Dutchman's Pipe

What is the growth habit of Aristolochia cordiflora?

It is a perennial vine with a twining habit.

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-2651309: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
José Celestino Mutis y Bosio (1732-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mutis' in the authors string.