Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
cmp
Year:
1817
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 2: 146 (1817)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548205
Common Names
- Hairy Dutchman's Pipe
- Hairy Pipevine
- Hairy-stemmed Dutchman's Pipe
Synonyms
- Aristolochia amazonica Ule ex Pilg. [unknown]
- Aristolochia claveriana L.Uribe [unknown]
- Aristolochia costaricensis Duch. [unknown]
- Aristolochia costaricensis zamorensis Hieron. [unknown]
- Aristolochia eggersii Hoehne [unknown]
- Aristolochia ernestulei Hoehne [unknown]
- Aristolochia ferruginea Brandegee [unknown]
- Aristolochia haughtiana Hoehne [unknown]
- Aristolochia medellinensis Hoehne [unknown]
- Aristolochia pannosa Mast. [unknown]
- Aristolochia pilosa ligulifera Mast. ex Donn.Sm. [unknown]
- Aristolochia schubertioides Hoehne [unknown]
- Howardia costaricensis Klotzsch [unknown]
- Howardia pilosa Klotzsch [unknown]
Description
Aristolochia pilosa (also called Hairy Dutchman's Pipe, among many other common names) is a woody, evergreen vine with heart-shaped leaves and yellowish-green flowers. It is native to South America, and is commonly found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aristolochia pilosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aristolochia pilosa is a white to yellowish-green, tubular flower with a purple-brownish throat. The seed is a small, brown, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, round, and dark green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aristolochia pilosa is a perennial climber that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, sunny position. Layering can be done in spring or summer.
Where to Find Aristolochia pilosa
Aristolochia pilosa is native to South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Aristolochia pilosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristolochia pilosa?
Aristolochia pilosa
What is the common name of Aristolochia pilosa?
Hairy Dutchman's Pipe
Where is Aristolochia pilosa 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,