Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
sepikensis
ID:
1327400

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mich.J.Parsons) Buchwalder & Wanke

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 27: 53 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339854



Common Names

  • Sepikensis Pipevine
  • Sepikensis Dutchman's Pipe
  • Sepikensis Birthwort


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Description

Aristolochia sepikensis (also called Sepik birthwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the birthwort family. It is native to New Guinea and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has small, silvery-green leaves and produces yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Aristolochia sepikensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aristolochia sepikensis is yellow with a white center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristolochia sepikensis is a perennial vine that is native to Iran. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a cold frame or in a pot. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a seed tray.

Where to Find Aristolochia sepikensis

Aristolochia sepikensis is native to Papua New Guinea and can be found in the Sepik River area.

Aristolochia sepikensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristolochia sepikensis?

Aristolochia sepikensis

What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia sepikensis?

Mountain slopes and dry areas in the Kerman Province of Iran

What are the medicinal uses of Aristolochia sepikensis?

It is used in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, fever, and headaches

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

Michael J. Parsons: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mich.J.Parsons' in the authors string.
Katja Buchwalder: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buchwalder' in the authors string.
Stefan Wanke (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wanke' in the authors string.