Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
secunda
ID:
548986

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pfeifer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Taxon. Rev. Pentandr. Aristol. : 41 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548318



Common Names

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


Searching for Aristolochia secunda? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Aristolochia secunda (also called 'Secondary 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 secunda is used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has been used to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aristolochia secunda 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.

Searching for Aristolochia secunda? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Aristolochia secunda 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 secunda

Aristolochia secunda can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Aristolochia secunda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristolochia secunda?

Aristolochia secunda

What is the common name of Aristolochia secunda?

Second Dutchman's Pipe

What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia secunda?

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