Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
littoralis
ID:
548653

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Parodi

Source:
cmp

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Anales Soc. Ci. Argent. 5: 155 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547985



Common Names

  • Littoralis Dutchman's Pipe
  • Littoralis Pipevine
  • Littoralis Aristolochia


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Synonyms

  • Aristolochia elegans Mast. [unknown]
  • Aristolochia elegans hassleriana Hassl. [unknown]
  • Aristolochia hassleriana Chodat [unknown]

Description

Aristolochia littoralis (also called Coastal Dutchman's Pipe, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a twining stem with heart-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers with a maroon center. It grows in moist, shady places and is often found in woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Aristolochia littoralis is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aristolochia littoralis 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 littoralis is a perennial vine that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Aristolochia littoralis

Aristolochia littoralis is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Aristolochia littoralis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristolochia littoralis?

Aristolochia littoralis

What is the common name of Aristolochia littoralis?

Littoral Dutchman's Pipe

What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia littoralis?

Aristolochia littoralis is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America.

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-2651580: Based on the initial data import
Domingo Parodi (1823-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Parodi' in the authors string.