Aristolochia variifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
variifolia
ID:
549119
Status:
valid
Authors:
Duch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 2: 65 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548451
Common Names
- Variable-Leaf Dutchman's Pipe
- Variable-Leaf Pipevine
- Variable-Leaved Dutchman's Pipe
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aristolochia variifolia (also called Variable Dutchman's Pipe, among many other common names) is a woody vine with heart-shaped leaves and yellow to purplish flowers. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America and is found in moist forests and along rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Aristolochia variifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aristolochia variifolia 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 variifolia 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 variifolia
Aristolochia variifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca.
Aristolochia variifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristolochia variifolia?
Aristolochia variifolia
What is the common name of Aristolochia variifolia?
Variegated Dutchman's Pipe
What is the family of Aristolochia variifolia?
Aristolochiaceae
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-2652004: Based on the initial data import
Pierre Étienne Simon Duchartre (1811-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duch.' in the authors string.