Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
tapilulensis
ID:
1286777

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beutelsp.

Source:
tro

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Lacandonia 1(1): 7 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286115



Common Names

  • Aristolochia tapilulensis
  • Tapilula Aristolochia
  • Tapilula Dutchman's Pipe


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Description

Aristolochia tapilulensis (also called Tapilula Dutchman's Pipe, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with a rosette of basal leaves, reaching up to 1 m in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aristolochia tapilulensis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aristolochia tapilulensis has yellow flowers with three petals and three sepals. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristolochia tapilulensis is a vine that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is drought tolerant and does not require much fertilizer.

Where to Find Aristolochia tapilulensis

Aristolochia tapilulensis is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as disturbed areas such as roadsides and abandoned fields.

Aristolochia tapilulensis FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia tapilulensis?

Aristolochia tapilulensis is native to Mexico.

What is the size of Aristolochia tapilulensis?

Aristolochia tapilulensis is a small, twining vine that can grow to a height of 10-15 feet.

What is the water requirement of Aristolochia tapilulensis?

Aristolochia tapilulensis requires regular watering during the growing season.

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 tro-50334832: Based on the initial data import
Carlos R. Beutelspacher: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beutelsp.' in the authors string.