Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
samanensis
ID:
1266099

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.C.Schmidt

Source:
tro

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 12: 393 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265437



Common Names

  • Aristolochia samanensis
  • Saman Aristolochia
  • Samanensis Aristolochia


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Description

Aristolochia samanensis (also called 'Saman vine', among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to Central and South America. It grows up to 3 m tall and is characterized by its heart-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is found in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aristolochia samanensis is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aristolochia samanensis has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with two to four pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristolochia samanensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost.

Where to Find Aristolochia samanensis

Aristolochia samanensis is found in Venezuela.

Aristolochia samanensis FAQ

What are the common names of Aristolochia samanensis?

Saman's aristolochia

What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia samanensis?

It is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America

What is the ideal temperature for Aristolochia samanensis?

It prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

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