Aristolochia promissa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
promissa
ID:
548897
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mast.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 11: 494 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548229
Common Names
- Promise Dutchman's Pipe
- Promise Pipevine
- Promise Virginia Snakeroot
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Pararistolochia promissa (Mast.) Keay [unknown]
- Aristolochia flagellata Stapf [unknown]
- Aristolochia talbotii S.Moore [unknown]
- Aristolochia tenuicauda S.Moore [unknown]
- Aristolochia talbotii longissima S.Moore [unknown]
- Aristolochia congolana Hauman [unknown]
- Pararistolochia talbotii (S.Moore) Keay [unknown]
- Pararistolochia tenuicauda (S.Moore) Keay [unknown]
Description
Aristolochia promissa (also called Promised Birthwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Aristolochiaceae family. It is a perennial herb that grows to a height of up to 1 m. It is native to Europe and western Asia. It is found in grasslands, forests, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aristolochia promissa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aristolochia promissa is yellowish-green, with a white center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aristolochia promissa is a perennial, evergreen climber that can grow up to 10m in length. It prefers a warm, moist, and well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position, and cuttings should be taken in summer or autumn.
Where to Find Aristolochia promissa
Aristolochia promissa can be found in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Aristolochia promissa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristolochia promissa?
Aristolochia promissa
What are the common names of Aristolochia promissa?
Promise Dutchman's Pipe, Promise Birthwort
What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia promissa?
Aristolochia promissa is 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,
References
Maxwell Tylden Masters (1833-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mast.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:93250-1: Based on the initial data import