Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
548694

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1783

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 1: 252 (1783)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548026



Common Names

  • Macrophylla Dutchman's Pipe
  • Macrophylla Pipevine
  • Macrophylla Aristolochia


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Description

Aristolochia macrophylla (also called Large-Leaved Dutchman's Pipe, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous vine native to Central and South America. 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 macrophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to purify the air in the home and to reduce stress.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aristolochia macrophylla has white-yellow flowers with a yellowish-green calyx and a long, curved tube. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristolochia macrophylla 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 macrophylla

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

Aristolochia macrophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristolochia macrophylla?

Aristolochia macrophylla

What is the common name of Aristolochia macrophylla?

Large-leaved Dutchman's Pipe

What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia macrophylla?

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,

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