Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
oblongata
ID:
548788

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1797

Citation Micro:
Pl. Hort. Schoenbr. 2: 29 (1797)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548120



Common Names

  • Oblong Aristolochia
  • Pelican Flower
  • Calico Flower


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Synonyms

  • Aristolochia conduplicata Poit. ex Duch. [unknown]

Description

Aristolochia oblongata (also called Oblong Dutchman's Pipe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Aristolochiaceae family. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome, and can reach up to 0.3 m in height. It is native to the tropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America, and typically grows in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Aristolochia oblongata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aristolochia oblongata sub. calceiformis (Urb.) R.Rankin & Acev.-Rodr.
Aristolochia oblongata sub. maestrensis (R.Rankin) Acev.-Rodr.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aristolochia oblongata 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristolochia oblongata is a perennial herbaceous vine that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soil. It can be propagated from stem cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, disease-free plants and planted in a potting mix of equal parts peat moss and perlite. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. Rooting should occur in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Aristolochia oblongata

Aristolochia oblongata can be found in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Aristolochia oblongata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristolochia oblongata?

Aristolochia oblongata

What is the common name of Aristolochia oblongata?

Oblong Dutchman's Pipe

Where is Aristolochia oblongata native to?

Mexico

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,