Status:
valid
Authors:
C.F.Liang
Source:
ipni
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 13(2): 15 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348499
Common Names
- Aristolochia impressinervia
- Impressinervia Aristolochia
- Aristolochia Aristolochia
Description
Aristolochia impressinervia (also called the Impressed-veined Birthwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a simple stem with alternate, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It grows in moist, sandy soils in open areas, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Aristolochia impressinervia is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source and for making paper.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aristolochia impressinervia is yellow, with a star-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aristolochia impressinervia is a perennial vine that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial to full shade. It can be grown in a container or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Aristolochia impressinervia
Aristolochia impressinervia is native to China and can be found in nurseries and garden centers that specialize in Chinese plants.
Aristolochia impressinervia FAQ
What is the common name of Aristolochia impressinervia?
Climbing Dutchman's Pipe
What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia impressinervia?
Tropical rainforest
What is the scientific name of Aristolochia impressinervia?
Aristolochia impressinervia
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,