Aristolochia quadriflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quadriflora
ID:
548917
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gueldenst.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1787
Citation Micro:
Reis. Russland 1: 421 (1787)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548249
Common Names
- Four-flowered Dutchman's Pipe
- Four-flowered Birthwort
- Four-flowered Pipevine
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Aristolochia quadriflora (also called Four-flowered 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 four petals. It is found in tropical forests and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aristolochia quadriflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aristolochia quadriflora has four-petaled, yellowish-green flowers with a purple center. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Aristolochia quadriflora is a perennial climber that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers a moist, well-drained soil and should be watered regularly during the growing season.
Where to Find Aristolochia quadriflora
Aristolochia quadriflora is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist woodlands and along streams.
Aristolochia quadriflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristolochia quadriflora?
Aristolochia quadriflora
What are the common names of Aristolochia quadriflora?
Four-flowered Dutchman's Pipe, Four-flowered Birthwort
What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia quadriflora?
Aristolochia quadriflora 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2651820: Based on the initial data import
Johann Anton Güldenstädt (1745-1781): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gueldenst.' in the authors string.