Description
Aristolochia is a plant. The parts that grow above the ground and the root are used to make medicine.
Aristolochia reticulata is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in). It is in flower from May to July. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Flies.Suitable for: medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils.
It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.Plant Specifications
| Common Name | Indian Root, Virginia Snakeroot, Arizona Snakeroot, Texas Dutchmans Pipe |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 0.4 m |
| Flower Colour | purplish or yellow-green flowers |
| Bloom Time | May to July |
| Difficulty Level | easy to grow |
Planting and care
Prune / thin out every 1-3 yea
Aristolochia reticulata care
Prefers a well-drained loamy soil, rich in organic matter, in sun or semi-shade. Succeeds in ordinary garden soil
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | well-drained soil |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Aristolochia reticulata special feature
one frequently sees Dutchman s pipe vines growing up the front of a porch on older homes, in which role they cast welcome shade during summer s scorching reign (while simultaneously furnishing some privacy).
Aristolochia reticulata uses
Ornamental Use:
- used for ornamental purpose
Medicinal Use:
- The root is aromatic, bitter, diaphoretic, stimulant and stomachic
- The dried rhizome of Aristolochia reticulata is sometimes sold as serpentary for the treatment of snakebites
- It is used as a tonic to calm the stomach, promote urination, and increase perspiration