Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
transsecta
ID:
549077

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Chatterjee) C.Y.Wu

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 19: 231 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548409



Common Names

  • Cross-Vein Dutchman's Pipe
  • Cross-Vein Pipevine
  • Cross-Veined Dutchman's Pipe


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Synonyms

  • Isotrema transsectum Chatterjee [unknown]

Description

Aristolochia transsecta (also called 'Transsect 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 transsecta 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 transsecta 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 transsecta 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 transsecta

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

Aristolochia transsecta FAQ

What is the common name of Aristolochia transsecta?

Cross-section Dutchman's Pipe

What is the family of Aristolochia transsecta?

Aristolochiaceae

What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia transsecta?

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-2651968: Based on the initial data import
Debabrata Chatterjee (1911-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chatterjee' in the authors string.
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.