Aristolochia melastoma - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melastoma
ID:
548733
Status:
valid
Authors:
Manso ex Duch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(1): 461 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548065
Common Names
- Melastoma Dutchman's Pipe
- Melastoma Pipevine
- Melastoma Aristolochia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aristolochia melastoma (also called Blackberry 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 melastoma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aristolochia melastoma has yellowish-green flowers with a maroon throat. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aristolochia melastoma 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 melastoma
Aristolochia melastoma can be found in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Aristolochia melastoma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristolochia melastoma?
Aristolochia melastoma
What is the common name of Aristolochia melastoma?
Blackberry Pipevine
What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia melastoma?
Tropical and subtropical 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2651653: Based on the initial data import
Pierre Étienne Simon Duchartre (1811-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duch.' in the authors string.