Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
guianensis
ID:
548526

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poncy

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 10: 343 (1988 publ. 1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547858



Common Names

  • Guiana Dutchman's Pipe
  • Guiana Pipevine
  • Guiana Birthwort


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Description

Aristolochia guianensis (also called Guiana 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 guianensis 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 guianensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristolochia guianensis is a perennial climbing vine that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be propagated by taking softwood cuttings in spring or semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Aristolochia guianensis

Aristolochia guianensis is native to the rainforests of South America. It can be found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.

Aristolochia guianensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristolochia guianensis?

Aristolochia guianensis

What is the common name of Aristolochia guianensis?

Guiana Dutchman's Pipe

What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia guianensis?

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-2651462: Based on the initial data import
Odile Poncy (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poncy' in the authors string.