Aristolochia reticulata - Plant

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

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

• 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 years. Aristolochia reticulata carePrefers 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 featureone 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