Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
xerophytica
ID:
549148

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Schult.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 18: 139 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548480



Common Names

  • Xerophytic Pipevine
  • Xerophytic Dutchman's Pipe
  • Xerophytic Dutchmanpipe


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Synonyms

  • Aristolochia hutchisonii Ahumada [unknown]
  • Aristolochia hutchisonii Barringer [unknown]
  • Aristolochia pucarensis Ahumada [unknown]

Description

Aristolochia xerophytica (also called Xerophytic Dutchman's Pipe, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a twining stem, native to South America. It grows in dry grasslands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aristolochia xerophytica has been used to treat snakebites, as a diuretic, and as a digestive aid. It has also been used to treat skin diseases, rheumatism, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aristolochia xerophytica has a yellowish-green flower with a long curved tube and a three-lobed lip. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristolochia xerophytica can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Aristolochia xerophytica

Aristolochia xerophytica can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Aristolochia xerophytica FAQ

What is the growth rate of Aristolochia xerophytica?

Aristolochia xerophytica is a slow-growing, evergreen vine.

What is the light requirement of Aristolochia xerophytica?

Aristolochia xerophytica prefers partial shade to full sun.

What is the soil requirement of Aristolochia xerophytica?

Aristolochia xerophytica prefers well-drained, fertile soil.

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