Aristolochia disticha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
disticha
ID:
548413
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mast.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 4(2): 110. 1875
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547745
Common Names
- Disticha Dutchman's Pipe
- Disticha Pipevine
- Disticha Virginia Snakeroot
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aristolochia disticha (also called Two-Rowed 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 disticha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aristolochia disticha is a small, yellowish-greenish flower with a curved shape. The seed is a small, dark-brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with thin, upright stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aristolochia disticha is a hardy, evergreen, perennial climber that is native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plant should be grown in a sunny or partially shaded position in moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Aristolochia disticha
Aristolochia disticha is native to South America and can be found in tropical rainforests and moist savannas.
Aristolochia disticha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristolochia disticha?
Aristolochia disticha
What is the common name of Aristolochia disticha?
Dutchman's Pipe
What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia disticha?
Tropical forests of Central and South America
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-2651357: Based on the initial data import
Maxwell Tylden Masters (1833-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mast.' in the authors string.