Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
schreiteri
ID:
548978

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ahumada

Source:
cmp

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Opera Lilloana 16: 101 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548310



Common Names

  • Schreiter's Dutchman's Pipe
  • Schreiter's Birthwort
  • Schreiter's Pipevine


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Description

Aristolochia schreiteri (also called 'Schreiter's Dutchman's Pipe', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous vine native to Central America. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and tubular, yellow-green flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aristolochia schreiteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to purify the air in the home and to reduce stress.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aristolochia schreiteri 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 schreiteri is a perennial, evergreen, climbing plant that can reach up to 6m 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 schreiteri

Scleria aquatica is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in wet meadows and marshes.

Aristolochia schreiteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristolochia schreiteri?

Aristolochia schreiteri

What is the common name of Aristolochia schreiteri?

Schreiter's Dutchman's Pipe

What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia schreiteri?

Tropical rainforests

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