Aristolochia griffithii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
griffithii
ID:
548522
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson ex Duch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(1): 437 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547854
Common Names
- Griffith's Dutchman's Pipe
- Griffith's Pipevine
- Griffith's Birthwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Aristolochia yunnanensis Franch. [unknown]
- Aristolochia yunnanensis meionantha Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
- Isotrema griffithii (Duch.) C.E.C.Fisch. [unknown]
Description
Aristolochia griffithii (also called Griffith's 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 griffithii 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 griffithii is a tubular shape with a yellowish-green color. The seed is a small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aristolochia griffithii 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 griffithii
Aristolochia griffithii is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Aristolochia griffithii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristolochia griffithii?
Aristolochia griffithii
What is the common name of Aristolochia griffithii?
Griffith's Dutchman's Pipe
What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia griffithii?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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-2651459: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.
Pierre Étienne Simon Duchartre (1811-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duch.' in the authors string.