Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
ledongensis
ID:
749448

Status:
valid

Authors:
Han Xu, Y.D.Li & H.J.Yang

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Novon 21: 285 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748781



Common Names

  • Aristolochia ledongensis
  • Ledongensis Birthwort
  • Ledongensis Aristolochia


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Description

Aristolochia ledongensis (also called 'Ledong aristolochia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas, and has small yellow flowers and heart-shaped, grey-green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Aristolochia ledongensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aristolochia ledongensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristolochia ledongensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize in spring.

Where to Find Aristolochia ledongensis

Aristolochia ledongensis can be found in moist, grassy areas in China.

Aristolochia ledongensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristolochia ledongensis?

Aristolochia ledongensis

What is the common name of Aristolochia ledongensis?

Ledongensis Aristolochia

What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia ledongensis?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane 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

Han Xu (b.1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Han Xu' in the authors string.
Yi De Li (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.D.Li' in the authors string.
Hai Jun Yang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.Yang' in the authors string.