Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
odoratissima
ID:
548795

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1763

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2 : 1362 (1763)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548127



Common Names

  • Very Fragrant Birthwort
  • Pelican Flower
  • Calico Flower


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Synonyms

  • Aristolochia aurantiaca Duch. [unknown]
  • Aristolochia glaziovii Mast. [unknown]
  • Aristolochia hassleriana guaranitica Chodat [unknown]
  • Aristolochia martiniana Standl. [unknown]
  • Aristolochia moschata Wedd. ex Duch. [unknown]
  • Aristolochia odorata Aikman [unknown]
  • Aristolochia odoratissima brasiliensis Hassl. [unknown]
  • Aristolochia odoratissima glaziovii Hassl. [unknown]
  • Aristolochia odoratissima grandiflora Duch. [unknown]
  • Aristolochia odoratissima guaranitica Hassl. [unknown]
  • Aristolochia odoratissima hastata Hassl. [unknown]
  • Aristolochia odoratissima pandurata (Jacq.) Hoehne [unknown]
  • Aristolochia odoratissima paraguariensis Hassl. [unknown]
  • Aristolochia ottonis Klotzsch ex Duch. [unknown]
  • Aristolochia pandurata Jacq. [unknown]
  • Aristolochia pandurata warscewiczii Duch. [unknown]
  • Aristolochia panduriformis Willd. [unknown]
  • Aristolochia picta H.Karst. [unknown]
  • Aristolochia rimbachii O.C.Schmidt [unknown]
  • Howardia pandurata Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Howardia warszewiczii Klotzsch ex Duch. [unknown]
  • Aristolochia macropoda Duch. [unknown]

Description

Aristolochia odoratissima (also called Calico Flower, Dutchman's Pipe, among many other common names) is a perennial, evergreen, woody climber with heart-shaped leaves and yellowish-green flowers with purple veins. It is native to Central America and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aristolochia odoratissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aristolochia odoratissima 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 odoratissima is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Aristolochia odoratissima

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

Aristolochia odoratissima FAQ

What is the common name of Aristolochia odoratissima?

Fragrant Dutchman's Pipe

What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia odoratissima?

It is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.

What is the flower shape of Aristolochia odoratissima?

The flowers are bell-shaped and have a yellowish-green color.

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