Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
lycica
ID:
548686

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.H.Davis & Khan

Source:
cmp

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 23: 538 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548018



Common Names

  • Lycica Dutchman's Pipe
  • Lycica Pipevine
  • Lycica Aristolochia


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Description

Aristolochia lycica (also called Dutchman's Pipe, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous vine native to the Mediterranean region. It has heart-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers with a purple-brown throat. It grows in sunny, dry habitats such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Aristolochia lycica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also believed to have medicinal properties and has been used to make a tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aristolochia lycica has yellowish-green flowers with three petals, and its seeds are small and round. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristolochia lycica is a perennial herbaceous vine native to South America. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soils. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant will require regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Aristolochia lycica

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

Aristolochia lycica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristolochia lycica?

Aristolochia lycica

What is the common name of Aristolochia lycica?

Lycian Dutchman's Pipe

What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia lycica?

Aristolochia lycica is native to Turkey and the Caucasus region.

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