Aristolochia reticulata – Plant – ARP-474569

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*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 carePrune / 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