Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
punctata
ID:
548909

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1783

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 1: 253 (1783)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548241



Common Names

  • Dotted Dutchman's Pipe
  • Dotted Pipevine
  • Dotted Virginia Snakeroot


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Synonyms

  • Aristolochia fuertesii Urb. [unknown]
  • Howardia punctata (Lam.) Klotzsch [unknown]

Description

Aristolochia punctata (also called Spotted Dutchman's Pipe, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a climbing habit and produces heart-shaped leaves and tubular, yellow-green flowers with white spots. It is found in tropical forests and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aristolochia punctata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aristolochia punctata has white flowers with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small, oval-shaped, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristolochia punctata 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 punctata

Aristolochia punctata is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist woodlands and along streams.

Aristolochia punctata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristolochia punctata?

Aristolochia punctata

What are the common names of Aristolochia punctata?

Spotted Dutchman's Pipe, Spotted Birthwort

What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia punctata?

Aristolochia punctata 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,

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