Aristolochia curviflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
curviflora
ID:
548382
Status:
valid
Authors:
Malme
Source:
cmp
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. , a.s., 1: 545 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547714
Common Names
- Curve-flower Dutchman's Pipe
- Curve-flower Pipevine
- Curve-flower Birthwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aristolochia curviflora (also called Dutchman's Pipe, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing plant native to South America. It has heart-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aristolochia curviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used to make a tea for treating digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aristolochia curviflora 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 curviflora 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 curviflora
Aristolochia curviflora can be found in Mexico
Aristolochia curviflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristolochia curviflora?
Aristolochia curviflora
What is the common name of Aristolochia curviflora?
Curved-flowered Dutchman's Pipe
What is the growth habit of Aristolochia curviflora?
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-2651328: Based on the initial data import
Gustaf Oskar Andersson Malme (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Malme' in the authors string.