Aristolochia flexuosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flexuosa
ID:
548461
Status:
valid
Authors:
Duch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 2: 36 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547793
Common Names
- Flexuous Birthwort
- Flexuous Dutchman's Pipe
- Flexuous Pipevine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aristolochia flexuosa (also called Flexuous Dutchman's Pipe, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a twining stem with heart-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers with a maroon center. It grows in moist, shady places and is often found in woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Aristolochia flexuosa 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 flexuosa 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aristolochia flexuosa 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 flexuosa
Aristolochia flexuosa is native to Central and South America and can be found in nurseries and garden centers in the United States.
Aristolochia flexuosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristolochia flexuosa?
Aristolochia flexuosa
What is the common name of Aristolochia flexuosa?
Flexuous Dutchman's Pipe
What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia flexuosa?
Aristolochia flexuosa is native to the eastern United States
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-2651402: Based on the initial data import
Pierre Étienne Simon Duchartre (1811-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duch.' in the authors string.