Aristolochia urbaniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
urbaniana
ID:
549111
Status:
valid
Authors:
Taub.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 12(1-2, Beibl. 27): 14. 1890 [24 Jun 1890]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548443
Common Names
- Urban's Dutchman's Pipe
- Urban's Pipevine
- Urban's Woolly Dutchman's Pipe
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- Aristolochia decursivebracteata Hoehne [unknown]
Description
Aristolochia urbaniana (also called Urban's Dutchman's Pipe, among many other common names) is a woody, evergreen vine with heart-shaped leaves and yellowish-green flowers. It is native to South America, and is commonly found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aristolochia urbaniana is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aristolochia urbaniana is a tubular shape with a yellowish-green color. The seed is a round shape with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aristolochia urbaniana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun or partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.
Where to Find Aristolochia urbaniana
Aristolochia urbaniana is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca.
Aristolochia urbaniana FAQ
What is the common name of Aristolochia urbaniana?
Urban's Dutchman's Pipe
What is the family of Aristolochia urbaniana?
Aristolochiaceae
What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia urbaniana?
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-2651999: Based on the initial data import
Paul Hermann Wilhelm Taubert (1862-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taub.' in the authors string.