Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
ovalifolia
ID:
548816

Status:
valid

Authors:
Duch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 2: 50 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548148



Common Names

  • Oval-Leaved Birthwort
  • Pelican Flower
  • Calico Flower


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Synonyms

  • Aristolochia belizensis Lundell [unknown]
  • Guaco mexicana Liebm. [unknown]

Description

Aristolochia ovalifolia (also called Oval-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 ovalifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aristolochia ovalifolia 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 ovalifolia 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 ovalifolia

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

Aristolochia ovalifolia FAQ

What is the common name of Aristolochia ovalifolia?

Oval-leaved Dutchman's Pipe

What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia ovalifolia?

It is native to the southwestern United States, from California to Texas.

What is the flower shape of Aristolochia ovalifolia?

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,