Aristolochia gentilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gentilis
ID:
548488
Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 12: 314 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547820
Common Names
- Gentil's Dutchman's Pipe
- Gentil's Pipevine
- Gentil's Birthwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Aristolochia chuandianensis Z.L.Yang [unknown]
- Aristolochia gracillima Hemsl. [unknown]
Description
Aristolochia gentilis (also called Gentile Dutchman's pipe, among many other common names) is an evergreen woody vine native to the southeastern United States. It typically grows in moist, shady forests and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Aristolochia gentilis is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aristolochia gentilis is a small, yellowish-white spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small, dark green, grass-like plants.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aristolochia gentilis is a perennial vine that can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Aristolochia gentilis
Aristolochia gentilis is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America.
Aristolochia gentilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristolochia gentilis?
Aristolochia gentilis
What is the common name of Aristolochia gentilis?
Gentile's Birthwort
What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia gentilis?
Aristolochia gentilis is native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia.
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-2651427: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.