Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
549071

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sims

Source:
cmp

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 33: t. 1369 (1811)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548403



Common Names

  • Woolly Dutchman's Pipe
  • Woolly Pipevine
  • Woolly-Leaf Dutchman's Pipe


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Synonyms

  • Aristolochia angulisans Michx. [unknown]
  • Aristolochia pubescens hort. ex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Aristolochia tripteris Raf. [unknown]
  • Isiphia tripteris Raf. [unknown]
  • Isotrema tomentosa (Sims) H.Huber [unknown]
  • Hocquartia tomentosa Dumort. [unknown]
  • Dasyphonion tomentosum (Sims) Raf. [unknown]
  • Siphisia tomentosa Raf. [unknown]
  • Isiphia tomentosa Raf. [unknown]
  • Pteriphis tripteris Raf. [unknown]

Description

Aristolochia tomentosa (also called Tomentose Birthwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Aristolochiaceae. It is a woody climber with heart-shaped leaves and yellowish-green flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aristolochia tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aristolochia tomentosa has yellowish-green flowers with three petals, and its seeds are small and round. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristolochia tomentosa is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by taking cuttings from the stem in spring or early summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they take root.

Where to Find Aristolochia tomentosa

Aristolochia tomentosa is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Aristolochia tomentosa FAQ

What is the common name of Aristolochia tomentosa?

Woolly Dutchman's Pipe

What is the family of Aristolochia tomentosa?

Aristolochiaceae

What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia tomentosa?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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 kew-2651962: Based on the initial data import
John Sims (1749-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sims' in the authors string.