Aristolochia orbicularis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orbicularis
ID:
548812
Status:
valid
Authors:
Duch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 2: 59 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548144
Common Names
- Round-Leaved Birthwort
- Pelican Flower
- Calico Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aristolochia orbicularis (also called Round-Leaf 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 and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aristolochia orbicularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aristolochia orbicularis 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 orbicularis 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 orbicularis
Aristolochia orbicularis can be found in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Aristolochia orbicularis FAQ
What is the common name of Aristolochia orbicularis?
Round Dutchman's Pipe
What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia orbicularis?
It is native to the southwestern United States, from California to Texas.
What is the flower shape of Aristolochia orbicularis?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2651725: Based on the initial data import
Pierre Étienne Simon Duchartre (1811-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duch.' in the authors string.