Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
helix
ID:
548540

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phuph.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 4: 467 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547872



Common Names

  • Helix Dutchman's Pipe
  • Helix Pipevine
  • Helix Birthwort


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Description

Aristolochia helix (also called Helix Dutchman's Pipe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Aristolochiaceae. It is a woody vine, with stems up to 10 m long. It is native to Europe, and is found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Aristolochia helix is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also believed to have medicinal properties and has been used to make a tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aristolochia helix 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 helix 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 helix

Aristolochia helix is native to Europe and western Asia. It can be found in Austria, Croatia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, and Turkey.

Aristolochia helix FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristolochia helix?

Aristolochia helix

What is the common name of Aristolochia helix?

Helix Dutchman's Pipe

What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia helix?

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,

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