Aristolochia echinata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
echinata
ID:
548425
Status:
valid
Authors:
Barb.Rodr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Pl. Jard. Rio de Janeiro 5: 9 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547757
Common Names
- Echinata Dutchman's Pipe
- Echinata Pipevine
- Echinata Virginia Snakeroot
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aristolochia echinata (also called 'Spiny Dutchman's Pipe', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Aristolochiaceae family. It is a woody vine that is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida, and is found in moist woodlands and thickets. It has heart-shaped leaves and yellowish-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Aristolochia echinata 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 echinata 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 echinata 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 echinata
Aristolochia echinata is native to South America and can be found in tropical rainforests and moist savannas.
Aristolochia echinata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristolochia echinata?
Aristolochia echinata
What is the common name of Aristolochia echinata?
Echinata Birthwort
What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia echinata?
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-2651368: Based on the initial data import
João Barbosa Rodrigues (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barb.Rodr.' in the authors string.