Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
krisagathra
ID:
548618

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sivar. & Pradeep

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 163: 31 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547950



Common Names

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


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Description

Aristolochia krisagathra (also called Krisagathra Dutchman's Pipe, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to India. It has heart-shaped leaves and yellowish-green flowers. It is found in sunny, moist habitats such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Aristolochia krisagathra 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

Aristolochia krisagathra has a yellow-green flower with a white center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and triangular in shape. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristolochia krisagathra can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. The plant should be divided into several sections, each with at least one bud. The divisions should be replanted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Aristolochia krisagathra

Aristolochia krisagathra 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 krisagathra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristolochia krisagathra?

Aristolochia krisagathra

Where is Aristolochia krisagathra native to?

South East Asia

What type of soil does Aristolochia krisagathra prefer?

Well-drained, moist soil

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-2651547: Based on the initial data import
Ayilliath K. Pradeep: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pradeep' in the authors string.
V. V. Sivarajan (1944-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sivar.' in the authors string.