Aristolochia rhizantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhizantha
ID:
548932
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lundell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Field & Lab. 6: 10 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548264
Common Names
- Rooted Dutchman's Pipe
- Rooted Birthwort
- Rooted Pipevine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aristolochia rhizantha (also called Rhizanthes 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. It is found in tropical forests and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aristolochia rhizantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aristolochia rhizantha has 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aristolochia rhizantha is a perennial, evergreen, climbing plant that can reach up to 10m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sheltered position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Aristolochia rhizantha
Aristolochia rhizantha is native to Colombia and can be found in moist montane forests.
Aristolochia rhizantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristolochia rhizantha?
Aristolochia rhizantha
What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia rhizantha?
Aristolochia rhizantha is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
What are the medicinal uses of Aristolochia rhizantha?
Aristolochia rhizantha has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antispasmodic properties.
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-2651834: Based on the initial data import
Cyrus Longworth Lundell (1907-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lundell' in the authors string.