Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
esoterica
ID:
548443

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pfeifer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 53: 159 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547775



Common Names

  • Esoteric Birthwort
  • Esoteric Dutchman's Pipe
  • Esoteric Pipevine


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Description

Aristolochia esoterica (also called 'Esoteric 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 esoterica 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

The flower of Aristolochia esoterica is a large, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristolochia esoterica is a perennial climber that is best grown in moist, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. It is propagated by seed or cuttings in spring or summer. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Aristolochia esoterica

Aristolochia esoterica is native to Central and South America and can be found in nurseries and garden centers in the United States.

Aristolochia esoterica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristolochia esoterica?

Aristolochia esoterica

What is the common name of Aristolochia esoterica?

Esoteric Dutchman's Pipe

What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia esoterica?

Aristolochia esoterica is native to South Africa

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,

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