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Aristolochia cordifolia

Scientific Name: Aristolochia cordifolia

Family: Aristolochiaceae

Category: Dicot

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Heartleaf Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia cordifolia)

Aristolochia cordifolia, also known as Heartleaf Dutchman's Pipe, is a plant belonging to the genus Aristolochia, a group of plants known for their unique and often intricate flowers.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Aristolochia cordifolia Mutis ex Kunth
  • Common Name: Heartleaf Dutchman's Pipe
  • Family: Aristolochiaceae
  • Genus: Aristolochia L.
  • Synonyms:
    • Aristolochia cordifolia Glaz.
    • Aristolochia cordiflora Mutis ex Kunth
    • Aristolochia cordiflora Mutis ex Humb. & Bonpl.
    • Aristolochia cordigera Willd.ex
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species

Distribution and Habitat

Aristolochia cordifolia is found in tropical forest environments.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is an herbaceous liana (a type of vine).
  • The plant is characterized by heart-shaped leaves (cordifolia = heart folium, leaf: with heart-shaped leaves or leaflets).

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The flowers of related Aristolochia species, such as Aristolochia grandiflora, are described as sapromyiophilous trap blossoms, meaning they attract pollinators through deceit, mimicking the scent and appearance of decaying matter.

Further Information

  • Discover Life offers information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Aristolochia cordifolia.
  • The International Plant Names Index (IPNI) and The Plant List also contain information about this species.