Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
islandica
ID:
548586

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pfeifer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Taxon. Rev. Pentandr. Aristol. : 72 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547918



Common Names

  • Icelandic Dutchman's Pipe
  • Icelandic Pipevine
  • Icelandic Pelican Flower


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Description

Aristolochia islandica (also called Icelandic Dutchman's Pipe, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Iceland. It has heart-shaped leaves and yellowish-green flowers. It is found in sunny, dry habitats such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Aristolochia islandica is used in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and for its medicinal properties such as anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and anti-bacterial.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aristolochia islandica is a large, white, tubular flower with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, dark green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristolochia islandica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Aristolochia islandica

Aristolochia islandica is native to Europe and can be found in temperate regions of the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Iceland.

Aristolochia islandica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristolochia islandica?

Aristolochia islandica

What is the common name of Aristolochia islandica?

Icelandic Dutchman's Pipe

What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia islandica?

It is found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, along streams, and in wet meadows.

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