Aristolochia reticulata

Description for Aristolochia reticulata
Plant height: 3 – 6 inches
Plant spread:
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.

Common name(s): Indian Root, Virginia Snakeroot, Arizona Snakeroot, Texas Dutchmans Pipe
Flower colours: purplish or yellow-green flowers
Bloom time: May to July
Max reachable height: 0.4 m
Difficulty to grow: easy to grow
Planting and 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
Soil: well-drained soil
Water: Medium
Temperature: –
Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer
Caring for Aristolochia reticulata
Prune / thin out every 1-3 years.
Typical uses of Aristolochia reticulata
Special features: 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).

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.